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GF55 TGE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,162 mi
Last recorded89,162 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 TGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 89,162 miles

nearside front fog light broken

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

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

exhaust system badly corroded and in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

exhaust system badly corroded and in poor condition

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,059 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

nearside front fog light damaged and not working

Fail 30 Nov 2016 87,059 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

nearside front fog light damaged and not working

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,858 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 80,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 74,818 miles

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

exhaust silencers badly corroded

uneven wear on front tyres (shoulders)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 74,818 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust silencers badly corroded

uneven wear on front tyres (shoulders)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 70,894 miles

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

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

exhaust silencers deteriorated (corrosion)

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 64,081 miles

rear silencer section of exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2012 64,081 miles

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

rear silencer section of exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2011 55,795 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,795 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,824 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,748 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 40,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight cut in ,outer sidewall on nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,065 miles

N/S/F body / bumper damage

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 TGE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 TGE, 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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GF55 TGE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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