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GL54 OOU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,917 mi
Last recorded128,917 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 128,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 128,917 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 123,306 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant low

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 167,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant low

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 116,119 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 116,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 109,113 miles

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

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

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

center stop light inop

Fail 6 Mar 2013 109,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

center stop light inop

Pass 28 Feb 2012 101,159 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 10,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,930 miles

adviose n/s/f anti roll bar link bottom joint showing signs of fatigue

advise rear tyres low tread

Fail 11 Feb 2010 83,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 83,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 72,006 miles

Advise,front brake discs corroded,rear exhaust box corroded.

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 72,006 miles

Advise,front brake discs corroded,rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,149 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 OOU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 OOU, 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 OOU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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