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GK05 RXS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,902 mi
Last recorded62,902 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 RXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 62,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Both rear bump stops missing and o/s/r mounting corroded away.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 61,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 61,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,561 miles

o/s/f tyre has age cracks.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 56,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

o/s/f tyre has age cracks.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,962 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 48,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,717 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on edge

Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,767 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 40,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 38,170 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 32,478 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded and broken

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 30,256 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 27,723 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 25,066 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 25,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 20,776 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 20,711 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 16,373 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 12,899 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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GK05 RXS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RXS, 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 GK05 RXS registered?

GK05 RXS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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