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DE05 GRK

2005 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,261 mi
Last recorded128,261 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 GRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 128,261 miles

sills have been plated and undersealed

underside has signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2025 128,261 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

underside has signs

Pass 25 Sep 2024 122,492 miles

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

underside has signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2024 122,492 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2023 114,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,469 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 110,469 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 103,177 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 103,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 103,144 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,053 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,471 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 98,471 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 94,052 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected heavy (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 86,509 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,458 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner sholders (4.1.E.1)

engine noisy

Fail 25 Jul 2016 77,458 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner sholders (4.1.E.1)

engine noisy

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 63,201 miles

High level brake light inop'

Fail 5 Apr 2014 63,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

High level brake light inop'

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 56,272 miles

Water ingress in N/S/F headlamp.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 49,800 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 49,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake brake low front

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,844 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 41,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,254 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,177 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,121 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 21,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise run flat damage inner sidewall nsf tyre

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 GRK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GRK, 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 GRK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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