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GF05 USJ

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,332 mi
Last recorded117,332 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2018 117,332 miles

Brake valve leaking ABS pump (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,683 miles

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

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

handbrake stiff

Fail 7 Jul 2017 104,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

handbrake stiff

Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,428 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 92,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,370 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 83,368 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,502 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 57,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,829 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 37,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,583 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 31,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,974 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,080 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 17,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 USJ 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 55.6%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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