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GP05 SVO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,487 mi
Last recorded117,487 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 117,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear of) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 113,197 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 109,758 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly uneven on tread when rotating wheel .

Fail 23 Jun 2018 109,758 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly uneven on tread when rotating wheel .

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,456 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 100,412 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,726 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 89,796 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 84,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 79,289 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,343 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Near side washer jet poor.

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

Slight play in both front suspension link rods.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 70,240 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Both rear suspension bump stops missing.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Near side washer jet poor.

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

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

Slight play in both front suspension link rods.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,557 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,095 miles

Both of the front brake discs are wearing thin.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 37,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SVO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SVO, 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 SVO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 August 2005.

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