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GF05 NGE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,229 mi
Last recorded102,229 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,229 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 94,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 89,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged In wheel arch behind drop link (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 82,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 82,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb holder not fitted into lamp unit (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 73,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 175/65/14 unevenly worn on outer edge and outer sidewall badly perished

Fail 2 Jul 2016 73,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 175/65/14 unevenly worn on outer edge and outer sidewall badly perished

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer hose cut almost right through . TEMPORARY repair (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 55,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 55,488 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 47,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,721 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,894 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 28,116 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,231 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 18,654 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 18,654 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 NGE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 NGE, 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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GF05 NGE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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