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GF54 PHZ

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,590 mi
Last recorded76,590 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 PHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 76,590 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 76,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 72,582 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Fail 19 Dec 2016 72,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,796 miles

Nearside Wing mirror damaged.

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,233 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2014 52,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,784 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2013 41,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2012 28,614 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,614 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 13,470 miles

advise dent in n/s/f wing & bonnet

both wiper blades split at ends & deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2010 12,240 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,410 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 9,655 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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GF54 PHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PHZ, 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 GF54 PHZ registered?

GF54 PHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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