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GF05 EAK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,746 mi
Last recorded129,746 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 EAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 129,746 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 129,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,596 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 113,690 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 113,651 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,595 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,336 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 102,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 96,019 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 96,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 76,372 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,149 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 53,076 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,514 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,344 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 EAK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EAK, 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 EAK registered?

GF05 EAK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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