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GF55 TGU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,338 mi
Last recorded74,338 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 TGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,338 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/s/r brake slightly lagging in operation

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 72,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 68,511 miles

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

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

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

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 68,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box band (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 65,180 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective band around the exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,522 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 61,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,303 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 16 Jul 2019 56,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,927 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,150 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 29 Jul 2016 49,150 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,290 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,173 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 30,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,840 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,797 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 19,797 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,193 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,936 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 TGU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF55 TGU registered?

GF55 TGU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is GF55 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 TGU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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