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GL05 CVK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,729 mi
Last recorded88,729 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 CVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 88,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,551 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 86,551 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 83,709 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 80,336 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,221 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 74,039 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,122 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 62,982 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 62,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,075 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 60,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,210 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,917 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,406 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,092 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,709 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,848 miles

bonnet release broken

off side wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,480 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,455 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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GL05 CVK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL05 CVK, 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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GL05 CVK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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