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GL05 OAM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,202 mi
Last recorded95,202 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 OAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,565 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

rear axle bushes worn with slight play

Fail 4 Jun 2019 89,561 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link ball joint ball slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

rear axle bushes worn with slight play

rear box i9n poor condition

slight blow in centre and rear exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,386 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 83,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 82,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 21 Dec 2016 82,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,312 miles

outer casing of rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2015 76,312 miles

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

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

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

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

outer casing of rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,444 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,434 miles

Rear Exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,697 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,341 miles

front and rear tyres close to limit,,,,front pads low

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,627 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,788 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,265 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 OAM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAM, 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 OAM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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