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GF55 NLD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

207,522 mi
Last recorded207,522 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 NLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 207,522 miles

front of vehicle sitting very low

near side front tyre edges badly worn and close to limits

off side front tyre outer edge bald and close to limits

Fail 24 Oct 2017 207,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box front rubber broken and rear rubber badly deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side low (3.7.B.5b)

front of vehicle sitting very low

near side front tyre edges badly worn and close to limits

off side front tyre outer edge bald and close to limits

Pass 22 Nov 2016 189,876 miles

near side rear tyre worn low and wearing out of shape

off side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Dec 2015 167,764 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 167,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 148,404 miles

front number plate damaged

signs of accident damage to front of vehicle and off side front corner sits low and camber seems to be different from side to side

Pass 19 Nov 2013 128,484 miles

front number plate damaged

near side rear tyre inner edge worn

off side front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 19 Nov 2013 128,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front number plate damaged

near side rear tyre inner edge worn

off side front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,510 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 108,051 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side rear tyre wearing close to legal limits

Fail 5 Nov 2011 91,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 91,956 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 78,538 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 58,615 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 58,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 41,641 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 41,641 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 NLD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 GF55 NLD, 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 NLD registered?

GF55 NLD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GF55 NLD safe to buy?

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