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GF05 PZU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,929 mi
Last recorded92,929 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 PZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 92,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle and mount brackets corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 92,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner arch area excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner arch area excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle and mount brackets corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 91,056 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 91,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 89,031 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Signs of surface corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 30 May 2022 87,176 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 83,585 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 80,659 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,515 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 70,278 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,227 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 65,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,571 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 61,571 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,754 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin is deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2012 57,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,122 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,632 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 50,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,198 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,979 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 PZU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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