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GK05 VUC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,436 mi
Last recorded96,436 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,436 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 96,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,038 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating, rear bracket broken.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,159 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

minor windscreen damage

Fail 19 Feb 2019 80,159 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust system deteriorating

minor windscreen damage

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,761 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 72,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,486 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,233 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,359 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,975 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,904 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,407 miles

both rear tyre sligthly budge

Fail 11 Feb 2011 30,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre sligthly budge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,665 miles

o/s/f outer tyre wall wall

Fail 18 Feb 2010 23,665 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f outer tyre wall wall

Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,217 miles

n/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,055 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 VUC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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