CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF05 XRL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,370 mi
Last recorded68,370 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,370 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 64,916 miles

engine has oil leak ? may contaminate O/S/F brake assembly if allowed to get worse ?

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 64,915 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine has oil leak ? may contaminate O/S/F brake assembly if allowed to get worse ?

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 56,640 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,074 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ouster seats ()

condition of rear exhaust box

Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,681 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 50,681 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working n/s and centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 41,738 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

both rear tyres misshaped to excess

Fail 5 May 2015 41,738 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

both rear tyres misshaped to excess

Pass 12 May 2014 31,209 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 May 2013 24,590 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 23,811 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 22,506 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 20,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14,533 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF05 XRL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XRL, 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

How do I check the history of GF05 XRL?

You can check the full history of GF05 XRL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF05 XRL registered?

GF05 XRL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is GF05 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 XRL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF05 XRL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF05 XRL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.