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DE05 GSV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,594 mi
Last recorded37,594 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 GSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,594 miles

n/s/f plastic wing liner damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2015 37,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f plastic wing liner damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,796 miles

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

nearside wiper deteriorated it does however still appear to be cleaning the screen effectively

the offside front and offside rear tyres are heavily perished/cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2013 29,796 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside wiper deteriorated it does however still appear to be cleaning the screen effectively

the offside front , the nearside rear and the offside rear tyres are heavily perished/cracked they appear to be the original tyres that were fitted to the car when it was new

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,312 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 21,401 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,958 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,496 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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DE05 GSV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GSV, 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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What year was DE05 GSV registered?

DE05 GSV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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