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YM05 GXU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,887 mi
Last recorded100,887 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 GXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 100,887 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded/lipped (3.5.1i)

front tyres feathering at outer/inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2017 100,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing seat belt webbing deteriorated/frayed at edge and strands of webbing detached from edge of belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded/lipped (3.5.1i)

front tyres feathering at outer/inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern

oil leak at offside driveshaft seal at gearbox

radiator corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,739 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 81,739 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,666 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 75,238 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,592 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,685 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 51,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osr bumpstop missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2010 45,145 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,046 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,357 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 17,357 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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YM05 GXU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM05 GXU, 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 YM05 GXU registered?

YM05 GXU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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