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GF05 DLU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,326 mi
Last recorded38,326 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 DLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 38,326 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 34,733 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 32,852 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 32,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear silencer corroded.

Reverse light not working, (not part of MOT test).

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Side repeaters. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 26,546 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,546 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,506 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,642 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,552 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,388 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,216 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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GF05 DLU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GF05 DLU, 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 GF05 DLU registered?

GF05 DLU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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