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GF05 URM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,012 mi
Last recorded73,012 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 URM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2024 73,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 72,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 70,901 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 70,901 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,455 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 65,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 56,489 miles

Fuel injector has slight blow/leak, not detected which injector.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,696 miles

fuel leak but cant see it engine chuffing

Fail 4 Oct 2018 54,696 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel leak but cant see it engine chuffing

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,830 miles

Oil leak ()

front springs rubbing on the body

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,490 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,563 miles

advise slight free play in hand brake

Pass 13 May 2014 40,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 38,171 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 32,550 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 32,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 19 May 2011 28,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 May 2011 28,782 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 25,839 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 21,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,844 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 URM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 URM, 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 URM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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