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GF05 USL

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,148 mi
Last recorded60,148 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 60,148 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,337 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 22 Aug 2017 57,323 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,892 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 55,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,260 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 54,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 52,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,696 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 41,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,226 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,909 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,985 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,221 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 19,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,854 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 USL 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 66.7%.

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 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 USL, 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 USL registered?

GF05 USL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is GF05 USL safe to buy?

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