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GD05 HCO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,050 mi
Last recorded92,050 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 HCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 92,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 90,419 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 88,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 88,638 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 86,927 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 84,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 83,318 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 82,142 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 80,409 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,119 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 77,119 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,492 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,171 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,247 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,898 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 58,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,596 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,993 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 47,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,573 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,215 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,233 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 HCO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD05 HCO registered?

GD05 HCO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2005.

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