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GF05 XSR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,890 mi
Last recorded110,890 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 110,890 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 109,013 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 106,986 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 106,986 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 104,164 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 101,642 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 101,642 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 99,398 miles

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

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

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

centre silencer deteriorated

sills damaged

Fail 10 May 2021 99,398 miles

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

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

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

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

centre silencer deteriorated

sills damaged

Pass 11 May 2020 97,550 miles

centre silencer deteriorated

o/s driveshaft seal weeping

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 May 2020 97,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre silencer deteriorated

o/s driveshaft seal weeping

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 May 2019 94,946 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 90,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 84,088 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 84,088 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 77,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 11 May 2015 70,075 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 62,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 20 May 2014 62,411 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,048 miles

both front tyre slight perrishing

can not fully see front brake pads

n/s/r o/s/r rubber bump stops missing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,948 miles

FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH SPLARH SHIELDS INSECURE + RUBBING SUSPENSION COMPONANTS

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 25 May 2011 50,428 miles

front plate loose

n/s/f tyre wall worn

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2010 48,903 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 48,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side lower shield and front lower bumper loose

Fail 29 Apr 2009 39,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side lower shield and front lower bumper loose

Pass 22 May 2008 32,588 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 32,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 XSR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

GF05 XSR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is GF05 XSR safe to buy?

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