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GL05 LRY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,810 mi
Last recorded27,810 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 27,810 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 26,893 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2023 26,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 24 Oct 2022 25,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front seat belt slightly damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 24,241 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 24,241 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 23,880 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,257 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 18,976 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 17,505 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 15,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 14,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2014 12,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,062 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,169 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 9,268 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,110 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,070 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 LRY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL05 LRY registered?

GL05 LRY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is GL05 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 LRY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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