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GL05 VKB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,172 mi
Last recorded43,172 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 43,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 42,902 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 42,607 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 42,038 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 41,972 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 41,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 41,014 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 40,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,243 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,210 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,181 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,190 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 34,763 miles

near side rear tyre inner edge worn and getting close to limits

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 May 2013 33,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,711 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,039 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 21,063 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,063 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,429 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 17,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn and side wall perished

Pass 14 Jun 2008 14,162 miles

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

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

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

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 VKB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

GL05 VKB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GL05 VKB safe to buy?

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