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GL54 XBC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,710 mi
Last recorded88,710 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,710 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 88,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,393 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,056 miles

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2015 78,333 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2014 75,270 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,049 miles

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

sump corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished / worn

sump corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,315 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)

front tyre sidewalls perished and slightly damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2012 62,470 miles

rear exhaust deterioated

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,885 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,652 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp poor image

Fail 1 Mar 2010 46,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s headlamp poor image

Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,230 miles

front brake imbalance 23% front brakes may need repair

Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,473 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 XBC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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