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YG55 GZX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,725 mi
Last recorded65,725 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 GZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 65,725 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,041 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,861 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,894 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,820 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,119 miles

Oil leak ()

back box exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside hradlight pattern is dull

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

back box outer skin

Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,949 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 24,949 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,878 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,606 miles

near side front tyer perished

rear exhaust rusty

near side rear tyer perished

ofside rear tyer perished

Fail 19 Sep 2012 19,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front tyer perished

rear exhaust rusty

near side rear tyer perished

ofside rear tyer perished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,476 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 17,476 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 14,484 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,165 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Apr 2010 12,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/r road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,364 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 7,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to inspect both front outer brake pads

Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,081 miles

unable to inspect both front outer brake pads

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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YG55 GZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG55 GZX, 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 YG55 GZX registered?

YG55 GZX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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