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GD05 FEF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,177 mi
Last recorded74,177 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 74,177 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,572 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 68,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on anti rollbar linkarm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 56,966 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 56,290 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 56,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,658 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 54,404 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 53,264 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 51,901 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 50,836 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,302 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,597 miles
Fail 21 May 2014

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 44,837 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,805 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,996 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,649 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 31,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres slightly worn

Fail 11 Aug 2008 24,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,897 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 FEF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FEF, 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 FEF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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