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GK05 XOW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,962 mi
Last recorded130,962 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 130,962 miles

front brake discs partly corroded

headlight lenses faded

rear back box corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 130,937 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs partly corroded

headlight lenses faded

rear back box corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 125,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 112,309 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 27 May 2016 112,309 miles

Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2014 96,926 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 96,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 82,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,368 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 73,368 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,036 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 63,036 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,838 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,548 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 42,548 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,578 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 XOW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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