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GF05 NHL

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,711 mi
Last recorded29,711 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 NHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,711 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 29,711 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 28,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 28,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,513 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 26,513 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,190 miles

Rear tyres perrished

Fail 26 Apr 2012 25,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 29 Apr 2011 22,414 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,851 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,653 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 NHL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NHL, 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 NHL registered?

GF05 NHL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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