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GF05 XRT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,293 mi
Last recorded45,293 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 45,293 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside lower sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2026 45,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside lower sill corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2025 40,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 26,409 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 26,409 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 23,768 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 21,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 17,597 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 16,074 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 15,861 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 15,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 15,320 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,026 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 14,067 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,505 miles

Cut in tread of near side rear tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,501 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,556 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 8,803 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 6,288 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 XRT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

GF05 XRT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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