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GP05 HPJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,245 mi
Last recorded48,245 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 HPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 48,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 48,241 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 39,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 26,817 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 26,817 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 24,793 miles

Both rear and nearside front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroding.

Corrosion to nearside front brake disc (outer edge)

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre perishing - both tread and sidewall areas.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Slight binding to nearside front brake.

Slight perishing to rear tyres.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 23,997 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 23,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,464 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,267 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

All four tyres badly perished.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,621 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 13,482 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,601 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 9,193 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,583 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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GP05 HPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HPJ, 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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GP05 HPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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