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GL05 FKZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,921 mi
Last recorded46,921 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,921 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 46,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working when lights on bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by brake light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,593 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jul 2016 42,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust box poor condition

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,039 miles

both front wipers deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 39,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front wipers deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2014 32,664 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 20 Feb 2014 32,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,333 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,956 miles

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

advise rear silencer corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,165 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 24 Jan 2011 16,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2010 12,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 6,760 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,164 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 6,164 miles

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

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 FKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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