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GL54 BXA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,353 mi
Last recorded130,353 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 130,353 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 130,336 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,910 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 28 Oct 2015 121,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 28 Oct 2014 113,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 106,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF and NSR tyre sidewalls deteriorated

NSF brake slightly binding

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2013 106,629 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF and NSR tyre sidewalls deteriorated

NSF brake slightly binding

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 99,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 90,007 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,004 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 81,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 58,660 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 42,360 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 BXA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL54 BXA, 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 BXA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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