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GD05 GUG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,555 mi
Last recorded65,555 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 65,555 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 65,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 54,558 miles

noise from front of engine - poss alternator/water pump? - reqs investigation

radiator corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 54,558 miles

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

engine management light on

noise from front of engine - poss alternator/water pump? - reqs investigation

radiator corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,774 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deterioating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65t14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 39,774 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer deterioating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65t14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 33,050 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,655 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,070 miles

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

rear exhaust box outter shield deterioated

Fail 10 Jan 2013 24,070 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outter shield deterioated

Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,018 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,274 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 15,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,866 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 GUG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GUG, 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 GUG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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