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GL54 BWG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 123,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 121,917 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 110,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 110,162 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,604 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning REAR HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,051 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,295 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 93,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 85,678 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mount corroded off and rear silencer strap has also corroded through (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust any further (1.8)

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

Engine oil level is low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer in poor condition and leaking (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,087 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 77,087 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,377 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,055 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,210 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,279 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,279 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,447 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,774 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 19,847 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,879 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 BWG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BWG, 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 BWG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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