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GF05 URV

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,476 mi
Last recorded65,476 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 65,476 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

damage to o/s rear light lens

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2020 62,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 54,382 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 54,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 36,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 27,170 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,202 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 21,168 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,621 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 18,596 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,388 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 16,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,759 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,196 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 URV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc 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 URV, 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 URV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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