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GL05 GMV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

119,616 mi
Last recorded119,616 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 GMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 119,616 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 119,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 112,762 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 112,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 105,959 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 105,863 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,842 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 99,842 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 90,947 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 90,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned bend (2.1.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 86,184 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,801 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,397 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,578 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 57,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n\s\f tyre low outer edge

o\s\f tyre low inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,466 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 51,466 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 44,532 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,915 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 36,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,471 miles

All tyres perished on outside edges Fronts on 4mm. Rears on 2.5mm

Front wipers starting to split

Fail 16 Oct 2009 23,471 miles

All tyres perished on outside edges Fronts on 4mm. Rears on 2.5mm

Front wipers starting to split

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,367 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,420 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 17,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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 GMV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GMV, 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 GMV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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