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DU05 GBV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,112 mi
Last recorded73,112 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 59,055 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 59,055 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,571 miles

Nearside Front tyre from 2004 ( 17 years old )

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,857 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 43,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,276 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,217 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,275 miles

offside side reapeter slightly discoloureed

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,733 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,001 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 32,001 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,280 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside font inner tyre sidewall scrubbed (signs of runflat damage)

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,792 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,571 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,337 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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DU05 GBV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DU05 GBV, 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 DU05 GBV registered?

DU05 GBV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DU05 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 GBV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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