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GF05 XHK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,862 mi
Last recorded80,862 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 80,862 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 80,147 miles

Nearside Front top mount noisey lock to lock no play

Pass 2 Aug 2024 78,790 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 78,789 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and coming away from exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2023 77,220 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 77,220 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,164 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive sump/aircon pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r number light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 72,841 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r number light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 70,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,488 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2016 59,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,708 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,103 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,801 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)

Rear box outer casing breaking away (NOT LEAKING)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,405 miles

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

exhaust corroded on outer skin

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,191 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,317 miles

nearside front ,offside front and nearside rear tyres are perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,401 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,344 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged.

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 XHK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XHK, 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 XHK registered?

GF05 XHK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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