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GD05 FDM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,468 mi
Last recorded117,468 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FDM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake has little or no reserve travel

o/s/r tyre is cracked within tread

Pass 10 Dec 2019 114,762 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 114,762 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,152 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 106,016 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 87,394 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust box outter skin starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,394 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box outter skin starting to corrode

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,059 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 79,059 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,279 miles

both front discs rusty

Pass 21 May 2010 54,532 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 37,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 May 2008 29,105 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 29,105 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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GD05 FDM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD05 FDM, 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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GD05 FDM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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