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DE05 GPZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

68,170 mi
Last recorded68,170 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,170 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 68,170 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 66,259 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 66,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 62,926 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 60,756 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

back box outer skin hanging off

rear wiper torn

Fail 5 May 2018 60,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

back box outer skin hanging off

rear wiper torn

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,918 miles

exhaust backbox - outer shell corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2017 58,918 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust backbox - outer shell corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 50,962 miles

o/s rear tyre heavily prished

Fail 16 Apr 2016 50,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre heavily prished

Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,442 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 37,030 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 37,030 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 May 2013 28,572 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 28,572 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 25,594 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 25,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,345 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,081 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 8,946 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 8,946 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 7,063 miles

slight split n/s wiper blade

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 GPZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE05 GPZ, 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 GPZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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