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GK05 RTO

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,224 mi
Last recorded151,224 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 RTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 151,224 miles

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

exhaust gas leak under bonnet injector leak

Fail 4 Feb 2020 151,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust gas leak under bonnet injector leak

Fail 27 Jan 2020 151,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust gas leak under bonnet injector leak

Pass 9 Jan 2019 144,708 miles

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Jan 2019 144,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2018 135,428 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 124,007 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 124,006 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 112,881 miles

Front both tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 101,270 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 101,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,850 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,160 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,255 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 40,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,814 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 36,956 miles

All 4 tyres are between 2mm and 2.5mm in tread depth.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tiny stone chips in front screen, all of which contained within the mot requirements.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,956 miles

All 4 tyres are between 2mm and 2.5mm in tread depth.

Tiny stone chips in front screen, all of which contained within the mot requirements.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,372 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 27,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wiper blades split on ends

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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GK05 RTO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GK05 RTO, 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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GK05 RTO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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