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GP05 GXU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,188 mi
Last recorded67,188 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 GXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 67,188 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 65,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 62,148 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 62,148 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 58,459 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,646 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,661 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 43,027 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 38,721 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,093 miles

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

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

front pads look low but cannot see fully

Fail 11 Aug 2015 27,093 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front pads look low but cannot see fully

Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,579 miles

Screw in the inner shoulder of the O/S/R tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,391 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)

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2012 17,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,197 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 15,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,747 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,405 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2008 7,930 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 7,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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GP05 GXU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GP05 GXU, 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 GP05 GXU registered?

GP05 GXU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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