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DE05 GMX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,597 mi
Last recorded96,597 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 GMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 96,597 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 89,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,089 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 83,089 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 77,080 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,264 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 54,759 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 48,327 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,195 miles

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,270 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 33,269 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,933 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,483 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,961 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 25,940 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,994 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 15,994 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)

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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DE05 GMX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE05 GMX, 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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DE05 GMX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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