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GL05 TBZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

28,539 mi
Last recorded28,539 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 28,539 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 27,890 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 27,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 27,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 26,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 26,133 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 25,707 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 25,105 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,889 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 23,889 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,094 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,379 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 21,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,523 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,690 miles

n/s/r tyre spliting on side wall

Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,150 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 TBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TBZ, 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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What year was GL05 TBZ registered?

GL05 TBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is GL05 TBZ safe to buy?

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