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GK55 SVN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,778 mi
Last recorded81,778 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 81,778 miles

General rust

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 71,862 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 71,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 60,877 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 60,877 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 49,638 miles

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

Front Wiper blade worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements requirements unable to turn off without turning headlamps off (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,861 miles

Central Front slight play in steering

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting off oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 46,965 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements unable to turn off without turning headlamps off (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 46,965 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements unable to turn off without turning headlamps off (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,734 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Rear fog lamp switch requires attention

Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust silencer is starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 19,711 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,679 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 15,206 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 12,318 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,318 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,394 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 8,290 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 5,194 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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GK55 SVN 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK55 SVN, 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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GK55 SVN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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