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GK55 SXG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,431 mi
Last recorded98,431 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,431 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Jul 2017 98,422 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,357 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake discs corroded/worn

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded/weak

rear shock absorbers corroded

slight corrosion underside

Fail 19 Jul 2016 96,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake discs corroded/worn

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded/weak

rear shock absorbers corroded

slight corrosion underside

Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 93,249 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split on edges

Fail 26 May 2015 93,249 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade split on edges

Pass 21 May 2014 84,423 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2013 78,393 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 70,771 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 61,687 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres inner treads edges worn

both sides rear axle bump stop foams missing??

Fail 26 May 2011 61,687 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres inner treads edges worn

both sides rear axle bump stop foams missing??

Pass 21 May 2010 51,033 miles

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

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

near side rear suspension bump stop foam missing

rear wiper blabe rubber ends split slightly

Pass 27 May 2009 40,584 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 29,904 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 SXG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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