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GK55 SWU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,217 mi
Last recorded114,217 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 114,217 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2018 114,188 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,874 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 108,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster won't go up anymore (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,919 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre pipe flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2015 107,919 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre pipe flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 90,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn to limit on inner shoulders

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust joint leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2013 74,143 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhaust joint leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,507 miles

** N/S/F tyre bald on inner and outer edges **

Centre stop light not working

Fail 20 Sep 2012 60,507 miles

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

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

** N/S/F tyre bald on inner and outer edges **

Centre stop light not working

Fail 30 Sep 2011 47,517 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,517 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,907 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear wipers worn and deteriorated

spare tyre worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,427 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 33,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008

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

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

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 SWU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GK55 SWU, 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 SWU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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