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GF54 KNO

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,557 mi
Last recorded97,557 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 KNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 97,548 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 85,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 85,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

nearside front outer cv joint gaiter has been modified

in my opinion as an mot tester the vehicle is to dangerous to be driven due to the nearside front mcphearson strut being insecure to the hub assembly

Fail 2 Mar 2016 84,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure top securing nut washer deteriorated (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

nearside front outer cv joint gaiter has been modified

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,353 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,358 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 74,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,470 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 65,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,809 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,776 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 43,320 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,611 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 37,611 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,083 miles

Handbrake notchy

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,622 miles

Front brake discs liped

Handbrake feels notchey

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 number plate deteriorated

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

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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GF54 KNO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GF54 KNO, 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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GF54 KNO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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