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GL05 CVX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

72,453 mi
Last recorded72,453 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 CVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 72,453 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 72,453 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 66,672 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 60,624 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 60,624 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 55,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 52,687 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 52,687 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,402 miles

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 24 Sep 2021 52,402 miles

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 52,224 miles

rear exhaust box hanger missing but exhaust secure

Pass 11 Sep 2019 51,944 miles

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 51,944 miles

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,185 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 51,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,851 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 49,851 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 49,061 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 47,969 miles

Front tyres wearing low.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,969 miles

Front tyres wearing low.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,246 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,094 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,586 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2010 29,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,902 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,481 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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GL05 CVX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GL05 CVX, 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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What year was GL05 CVX registered?

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

Is GL05 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 CVX shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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