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GNZ 7566

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,299 mi
Last recorded69,299 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNZ 7566
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 69,299 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 69,299 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 67,345 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 67,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 66,369 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 65,977 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 65,977 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 44 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 63,896 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 63,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,745 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 60,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,269 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 59,269 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,987 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 54,987 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,631 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,750 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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GNZ 7566 is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GNZ 7566, 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 GNZ 7566 registered?

GNZ 7566 is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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