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GF05 XGZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,911 mi
Last recorded103,911 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 103,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 91,761 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 86,252 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 78,858 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 69,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 60,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 60,486 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,294 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 46,090 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 37,268 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,037 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 15,375 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 8,222 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 XGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

GF05 XGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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