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GK05 XOV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,165 mi
Last recorded97,165 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 97,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 93,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracking In Thread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 90,878 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 90,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 88,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,368 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 82,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,183 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 75,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,837 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,823 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 62,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,095 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,105 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 52,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,182 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,622 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 29,392 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,392 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,324 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 18,645 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 XOV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

GK05 XOV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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