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DU05 GVC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,678 mi
Last recorded92,678 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,678 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both rear sill s corroded, used corrosion inspection tool not holed at present. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,532 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 15,966 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 15,966 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

eml illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,730 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 24 Mar 2012 50,239 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,700 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 36,386 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

rear o/s tyre perished 175-65-14

Pass 13 Mar 2010 26,550 miles

front grill damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2010 26,456 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front grill damaged

front tyres worn low 175-65-14

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,740 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,723 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 GVC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU05 GVC, 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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DU05 GVC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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