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YM05 GYN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,333 mi
Last recorded98,333 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 GYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 98,330 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,406 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 85,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,800 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,182 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,182 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear shocker top struts corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 4 Aug 2014 67,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear shocker top struts corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,497 miles

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,468 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers smearing screen

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 27,242 miles

nearside steering minor play

Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,871 miles

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 GYN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YM05 GYN, 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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YM05 GYN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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