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GL05 DSO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,011 mi
Last recorded92,011 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 DSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,011 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 92,011 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,023 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,358 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 85,358 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,646 miles

rear exhaust box deteariorated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,436 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)

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 13 Jun 2012 64,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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)

front brake discs worn

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 10 Jun 2011 55,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn low on inside edges

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and holed

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,796 miles

both front tyres worn low on inside edges

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and holed

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,387 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 185/65/15

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 185/65/15

rear exhaust box outer casing starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,650 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 DSO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DSO, 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 DSO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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