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GL05 FKG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,666 mi
Last recorded140,666 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 140,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 140,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2018 139,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2017 130,064 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 130,051 miles

Emissions not tested due to excess smoke resulting in VOID test (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 126,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 121,996 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 121,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 118,624 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 117,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 98,111 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre under inflated

Fail 12 May 2009 39,129 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre under inflated

Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,791 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 FKG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FKG, 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 FKG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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