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GD05 FDX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,164 mi
Last recorded100,164 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 100,164 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 96,896 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 94,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 87,610 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 87,610 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,248 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 83,247 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2017 80,446 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (1.7.5a)

Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 80,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (1.7.5a)

Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bothside (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 May 2016 77,364 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 77,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust broken (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n s f (1.7.5a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n s f (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 72,489 miles

high level brake light not working

offside headlamp condensation in lens

Fail 21 May 2015 72,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

high level brake light not working

offside headlamp condensation in lens

Pass 21 May 2014 66,089 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet release insecure

Fail 21 May 2014 66,089 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet release insecure

Fail 21 May 2014 66,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet release insecure

Pass 25 May 2013 59,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet realease handle insecure

high level brake light not working

Fail 18 May 2013 59,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet realease handle insecure

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 May 2012 53,604 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)

Pass 24 May 2011 48,230 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 41,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,054 miles

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

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 FDX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GD05 FDX, 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 FDX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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