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CX05 GNN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,946 mi
Last recorded138,946 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 GNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 138,946 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front grill damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 137,774 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 135,325 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 131,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 131,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 126,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,381 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 122,381 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,198 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,639 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,640 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,826 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,135 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 28,134 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,293 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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CX05 GNN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX05 GNN, 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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CX05 GNN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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