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GL05 KFY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,967 mi
Last recorded114,967 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 114,967 miles

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

exhaust shield slight insecure

Fail 22 Dec 2022 114,967 miles

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

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

exhaust shield slight insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2021 114,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 114,336 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 106,549 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 106,543 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front at inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 96,264 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,689 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 90,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Jun 2014 73,718 miles

Bonnet relese lever insecure.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,718 miles

Bonnet relese lever insecure.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 67,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear seat slow to retract

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear seat slow to retract

Fail 13 Jun 2013 67,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S Outer Sill Damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,581 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 63,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,876 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 56,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 48,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,677 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,590 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 KFY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KFY, 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 KFY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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