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GL05 TBU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,227 mi
Last recorded87,227 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,227 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,207 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,775 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,383 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 81,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,979 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 79,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,373 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,487 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,279 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2011 49,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,322 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,214 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,674 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 TBU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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