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GF05 USP

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,678 mi
Last recorded58,678 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,678 miles

Central Rear brake light 3/4 working

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Front wiper slightly streaky

cannot see front brake pads through wheel

engine coolant radiator showing signs of leaking (dry pink)

front brake disks worn

Fail 5 Oct 2017 58,678 miles

Central Rear brake light 3/4 working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Front wiper slightly streaky

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

cannot see front brake pads through wheel

engine coolant radiator showing signs of leaking (dry pink)

front brake disks worn

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,265 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 57,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 54,032 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,487 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 41,367 miles

wheel nuts are not visable

E.M.L on tell tale

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,902 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 30,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,565 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 26,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2009 21,736 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 21,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Snow tyres fitted all round

Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,118 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 USP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 USP, 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 USP registered?

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

Is GF05 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 USP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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