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YF05 GXK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,362 mi
Last recorded79,362 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 GXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,362 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 68,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Aug 2018 68,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,176 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 56,654 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front top mount bearings rough

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front top mount bearings noisy

coolant hose insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2016 56,647 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front top mount bearings rough

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front top mount bearings noisy

coolant hose insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,741 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 44,459 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

steering stiff in operation

Fail 23 May 2014 44,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

steering stiff in operation

Pass 24 May 2013 40,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2012 35,248 miles

brake fluid level is very low no min level

Fail 11 May 2012 35,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL LOOKS WORN

brake fluid level is very low no min level

Pass 23 May 2011 29,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls beginning to crack although not exposing cords

Pass 5 May 2010 24,687 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 24,683 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2009 19,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 13,854 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YF05 GXK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF05 GXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF05 GXK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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