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GL05 RZU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,494 mi
Last recorded83,494 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,494 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 83,494 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 77,434 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,400 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,588 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,528 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,945 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,875 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,590 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 45,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,806 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 31,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 13,895 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,169 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 RZU 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 77.8%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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