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YF05 GXL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,943 mi
Last recorded76,943 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 GXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 76,943 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 75,117 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 72,177 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 70,091 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 70,091 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 67,185 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 65,562 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,439 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,388 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,078 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,312 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,482 miles

OSR TYRE UNDER INFLATED.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,066 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 45,033 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,156 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,357 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,357 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Pads+Disc Worn

O/S/R Tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,963 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 20,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GXL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GXL, 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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What year was YF05 GXL registered?

YF05 GXL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 GXL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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