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GL05 ZDM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,159 mi
Last recorded71,159 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ZDM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 71,159 miles

number plates faded

Pass 4 May 2016 68,059 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,549 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 62,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,933 miles

Oil leak

n/s/front tyre perished

Fail 22 Apr 2013 58,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/front tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,793 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 55,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,538 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

bodywork damage to n/s/r wheel arch - 1/4

Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

bodywork damage to n/s/r wheel arch - 1/4

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,522 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 38,185 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,435 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 26,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,403 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 ZDM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

GL05 ZDM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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