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GF05 HTV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,257 mi
Last recorded98,257 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 98,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2016 84,813 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 84,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 72,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,700 miles

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

nearside ana offside front viper blade worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 52,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,091 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,279 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 39,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,944 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 30,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,787 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 HTV 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 66.7%.

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 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 GF05 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

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

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