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GP05 UFM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,165 mi
Last recorded82,165 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 UFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 82,165 miles

injector appears to be leaking air

Fail 6 Nov 2024 82,165 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 Very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

injector appears to be leaking air

Pass 15 Nov 2023 77,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hose ferrals are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,249 miles

engine sounds to have leaking injector (unable to see due to engine covers)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

slight wear to nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,709 miles

Appears to have injector chuffing as smell of fumes evident from engine bay. At present appears to be minor.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,028 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 61,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 53,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 47,563 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,205 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 47,170 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre of outer sills & sill bottom lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 43,002 miles

centre stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,364 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 37,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,869 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,530 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,843 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,985 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 12,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 6,192 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 4,905 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 3,726 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 UFM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 UFM, 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 UFM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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