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GL55 DDN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,292 mi
Last recorded101,292 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 101,292 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 101,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 99,607 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 99,607 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 99,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun vizor not staying in the stowed position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 97,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 97,903 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,225 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 16,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,952 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 78,538 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 78,538 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,223 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 72,426 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated by hand.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 72,426 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated by hand.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,459 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 70,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,632 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 60,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,899 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,307 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,071 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,116 miles

Left hand wiper blade deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,611 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2009 31,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2009 31,104 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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GL55 DDN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GL55 DDN, 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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GL55 DDN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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