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GP05 TXV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,738 mi
Last recorded156,738 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 TXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 156,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre, worn on inner treads / edge.

hi-level brake lamp not working.

o/s headlamp levelling device not working.

Fail 9 Apr 2018 156,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear indicator, affecting reverse lamps.

Nearside reverse lamp not working.

Offside Front tyre, worn on inner treads / edge.

hi-level brake lamp not working.

o/s headlamp levelling device not working.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 148,017 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 148,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 138,753 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 138,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 130,658 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 115,956 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 101,641 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,641 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2012 86,584 miles

front wishbone bushes perished

nail in offside rear tyre/perished and cracked on edges

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 21 May 2012 86,584 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wishbone bushes perished

nail in offside rear tyre/perished and cracked on edges

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 16 Apr 2011 72,479 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes slightly perished

Fail 16 Apr 2011 72,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front wishbone bushes slightly perished

Fail 20 Apr 2010 58,340 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,340 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,473 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 TXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 GP05 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

GP05 TXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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