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GL54 BWC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,240 mi
Last recorded101,240 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,113 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 68,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 68,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,788 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes binding slightly

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,128 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2011 50,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,139 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 44,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,647 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,725 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,915 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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GL54 BWC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL54 BWC, 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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GL54 BWC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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