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GF55 OUA

2005 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,515 mi
Last recorded143,515 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 OUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 143,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake efficiency poor may require investigation

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 132,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Possible injector slight blow

Pass 1 Nov 2019 126,949 miles

Boot opening mechanism faulty but does open easily from inside with repair that has been done

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 121,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,511 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2017 110,496 miles

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

Both front tyres worn very low on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,248 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working.

noise from engine, sounds like compression leak past an injector.

Fail 3 Nov 2016 96,248 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working.

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

noise from engine, sounds like compression leak past an injector.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 83,844 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 83,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 68,352 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel injectors leaking gases

Fail 29 Oct 2013 51,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel injectors leaking gases

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake light swith faulty intermittently not working

offside front brake binding

Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,410 miles

offside rear tyre has surface cracks on sidewall.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,023 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,478 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 OUA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

GF55 OUA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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