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GF55 NKD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

70,750 mi
Last recorded70,750 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 NKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 70,750 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,522 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 67,969 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,005 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,093 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 66,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,119 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 63,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,043 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 60,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,140 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2016 54,140 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,783 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 45,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer support strap rusted through (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,436 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 38,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,849 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 34,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,653 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have started to perish on outer side walls

Fail 13 Oct 2011 27,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have started to perish on outer side walls

Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,114 miles

both rear tyres have started to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,657 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,828 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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GF55 NKD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GF55 NKD, 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 GF55 NKD registered?

GF55 NKD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GF55 NKD safe to buy?

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