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GD55 MXV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,194 mi
Last recorded81,194 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD55 MXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 81,194 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 78,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,839 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,373 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 77,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 77,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 77,046 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 76,708 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 76,708 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,037 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

inner side of n/s/f steel wheel damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2015 75,037 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

inner side of n/s/f steel wheel damaged

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 23 Aug 2014 72,773 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges and low on outer edges

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear tyres starting to perish

Rocker cover gasket oil leak

Sump gasket oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 62,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust strap broken

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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GD55 MXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GD55 MXV, 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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GD55 MXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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