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GD05 GTU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,038 mi
Last recorded61,038 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 61,038 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2024 61,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,013 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 55,997 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,911 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 53,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 50,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,517 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear silencer box rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,956 miles

Rear exhaust is in poorcondition

Pass 15 Jul 2017 40,725 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 40,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 17 Jul 2013 39,004 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,004 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,957 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,086 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 19,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GTU, 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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What year was GD05 GTU registered?

GD05 GTU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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