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GL54 XAP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,146 mi
Last recorded84,146 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 81,227 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,153 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 77,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,322 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,014 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,365 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,540 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 3 wiper blades split

bonnet catch broken

Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,937 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 XAP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XAP, 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 GL54 XAP registered?

GL54 XAP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is GL54 XAP safe to buy?

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