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GF54 PLZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,802 mi
Last recorded125,802 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 PLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 125,802 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 125,802 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 93,423 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 93,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 93,352 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Centre stop lamp not working

Exhaust heat shield loose and hanging on pipe

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside headlamp condensated

Offside rear tyre manufactured 2005

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 86,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 86,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 79,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2017 72,487 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 72,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 66,046 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,859 miles

Nearside Wiper blade split

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,442 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,784 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,056 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroding

front brake performance uneven

oil leak on engine

undertray insecure

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,346 miles

Bonnet release handle in secure

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Oil leaks

Fail 5 Jan 2011 32,345 miles

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

Bonnet release handle in secure

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

N/S/F tyre perished on walls and has small deep cuts in tread

O/S/F tyre perished on walls and worn low

Oil leaks

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,420 miles

Both front tyres perishing on walls and worn out of shape on inner edges

Cover fitted under vehicle

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Oil leak

Wipers smearing

Fail 24 Jan 2010 29,418 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres perishing on walls and worn out of shape on inner edges

Cover fitted under vehicle

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Oil leak

Wipers smearing

Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,608 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,530 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

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 PLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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