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GL54 XCC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,449 mi
Last recorded57,449 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 57,449 miles

corrosion on parts of car

mist of oil on o/s/f shock

n/s/f wish bone bush separating

o/s/f tyre starting to get low

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2025 54,225 miles

corrosion on parts of car

o/s/f tyre staring to get low low

Fail 18 Mar 2025 54,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 50,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 50,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 41,603 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 41,364 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 39,802 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 38,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,150 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,433 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut through to cords but within prescribed size

both rear tyres perished & cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,961 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished & outer wall kerb damaged

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

indicator switch worn

Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,987 miles

rear tyres perished & cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,087 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre outer walls perished

indicator switch 'floppy' in operation

Fail 21 Jan 2014 27,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre outer walls perished

indicator switch 'floppy' in operation

Pass 16 Jan 2013 24,436 miles

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 19 Jan 2012 21,598 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 18,537 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 16,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,160 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 13,454 miles

all 3 wipers split on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2008 10,706 miles

front wiper blades split on edges

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 XCC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XCC, 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 XCC registered?

GL54 XCC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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