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GF54 PHJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,044 mi
Last recorded97,044 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 PHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 97,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes hanging on slightly

Fail 16 Oct 2017 97,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes hanging on slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2016 94,992 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 94,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,766 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 92,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 89,803 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 89,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 88,935 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2013 88,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear wheel cylinder bleed nipple snapped off

rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,243 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 60,285 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 60,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r bump stop split

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,158 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 49,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,837 miles

bonnet stay missing

offside rear bump stop missing

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 PHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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