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GL54 XBV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,784 mi
Last recorded101,784 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,784 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside rear - cracking in-between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

brake pedal has travel

exhaust centre box outer skin is deteriorating

moisture at a.b.s pump

offside headlamp is loose in the lower mount

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 30 Aug 2019 101,784 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside rear - cracking in-between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

brake pedal has travel

exhaust centre box outer skin is deteriorating

moisture at a.b.s pump

offside headlamp is loose in the lower mount

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,365 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,239 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,046 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,765 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,281 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,535 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 52,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 44,557 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,108 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 36,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,720 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 XBV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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