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GL55 EHX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,860 mi
Last recorded156,860 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 EHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 156,860 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 156,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 153,805 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Winter tyres mixed with standard radial tyres across front and rear axles.

Fail 1 Apr 2021 153,751 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Winter tyres mixed with standard radial tyres across front and rear axles.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 147,293 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 139,861 miles

Bonnet release cable worn / stretched

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 126,021 miles

Central Rear High level brake light inop ( NS and OS working ok )

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 114,064 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on the inside and outside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,822 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,680 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 40,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 30,794 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,736 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,531 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,135 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 EHX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL55 EHX, 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 GL55 EHX registered?

GL55 EHX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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