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GL05 OSG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,190 mi
Last recorded72,190 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 72,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 65,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 59,496 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,974 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 41,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 37,352 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 37,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,899 miles

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

front tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,698 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,484 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,061 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,147 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,511 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,123 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 14,685 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,685 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 OSG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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