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GL05 XCY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,375 mi
Last recorded100,375 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 XCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 100,375 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 11 Aug 2015 93,921 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 93,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads worn?

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre presure low + perrishing

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2014 87,618 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 87,618 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front & center exhaust mounts broken/torn still supporting exhaust at time of test.

n/s/f indicator poor colour at time of test.

n/s/f shock not fitted/seated correctly at time of test.

o/s/f lower ball joint worn not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,024 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 73,024 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,730 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake fluid in reservoir dirty

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,631 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 42,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 XCY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCY, 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 XCY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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