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GD05 GUF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,914 mi
Last recorded123,914 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,914 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 123,542 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 107,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 106,436 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise bonnet pull handle damaged.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 104,800 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 96,002 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,002 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,620 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 88,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,900 miles

Both Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Silencer Quite Corroded

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 74,375 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front pads appear quite low

N/S wiperblade deterioated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,375 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front pads appear quite low

N/S wiperblade deterioated

Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,111 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 50,892 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,023 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,854 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,147 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 GUF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GUF, 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 GUF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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