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GF05 NHC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,021 mi
Last recorded22,021 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 NHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 22,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper slight smear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 21,995 miles

Advise both sides front wipers smearing slightly.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 21,995 miles

Advise both sides front wipers smearing slightly.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 21,667 miles

Centre & rear exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2017 21,550 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 21,429 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 21,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2015 21,362 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 21,358 miles

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,132 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,364 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 19,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,397 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 17,452 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 17,452 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 16,676 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 15,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 NHC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NHC, 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 NHC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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