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GF05 USO

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,123 mi
Last recorded92,123 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 89,613 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 89,612 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired coil spring missing (2.4.A.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,869 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 84,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,131 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 75,960 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes feeding flexi hoses

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,612 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2011 50,418 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 50,418 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 38,411 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 26,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,403 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 17,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 USO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF05 USO registered?

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

Is GF05 USO safe to buy?

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