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GD05 GPY

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,278 mi
Last recorded94,278 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 GPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 94,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,525 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 87,517 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML on

Engine misfire

Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,830 miles

front brake discs are worn

front tyre treads are worn close to the legal limit - recommend replacing

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,830 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs are worn

front tyre treads are worn close to the legal limit - recommend replacing

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 73,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,458 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 66,453 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyre treads are low - recommend replacing

Fail 29 Nov 2012 58,337 miles

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

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

both front head lamp bulbs were jamed in upside down and affected head lamp aim

front brake pads worn

o/s/f top antiroll bar rubber gaitor worn but not letting in dirt

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres worn close to leagle limmit in centre of treads

Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,337 miles

both front head lamp bulbs were jamed in upside down and affected head lamp aim

front brake pads worn

o/s/f top antiroll bar rubber gaitor worn but not letting in dirt

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres worn close to leagle limmit in centre of treads

Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,395 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,634 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,959 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,628 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,628 miles

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

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

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 GPY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GPY, 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 GPY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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