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GK05 XOM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires20 Dec 2026

Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)

Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,169 mi

Last recorded90,169 miles

Recorded on4 Dec 2025

Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XOM

MakeCitroen

ModelC3

Year2005

ColourBlack

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail

Pass 4 Dec 2025 90,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 90,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,501 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 85,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 79,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 73,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2022 73,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reflector insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,967 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 66,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 61,046 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge no tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 54,428 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2019 54,312 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2018 50,220 miles

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 19 Dec 2018 50,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,957 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,832 miles

top covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2015 40,406 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,406 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,714 miles

Fail 21 Mar 2014 39,714 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 38,655 miles

Pass 3 May 2012 38,099 miles

Pass 3 May 2011 36,839 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,470 miles

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,050 miles

Pass 9 Jun 2008 14,550 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

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 XOM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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