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GL05 OSU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,443 mi
Last recorded55,443 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,443 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective BOLT TO ENGINE MISSING. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 55,443 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective BOLT TO ENGINE MISSING. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 49,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,388 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM FRONTPIPE, FRONT MOUNTING BOLT MISSING.

Nearside Rear DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 40,386 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM FRONTPIPE, FRONT MOUNTING BOLT MISSING.

Nearside Rear DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,241 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM FRONT MOUNTING BOLT TO GEARBOX MISSING.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 33,241 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM FRONT MOUNTING BOLT TO GEARBOX MISSING.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,651 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM FRONTPIPE, MOUNTING BOLT TO GEARBOX MISSING.

N/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 24,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 21,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,378 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 17,559 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 17,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 11,611 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,273 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,083 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 OSU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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