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GP54 KAX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,625 mi
Last recorded77,625 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 KAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 77,625 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 77,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,776 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 68,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,804 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger support broken but system still supported enough

Fail 4 Apr 2018 60,795 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust hanger support broken but system still supported enough

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 54,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front headlamp signs of condensation

offside front tyre wall perished

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2015 43,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2015 43,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

moisture in nearside headlamp

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 38,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 38,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 34,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,847 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,330 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,501 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

offside front tyre depth getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,529 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

wiper blades split

Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,720 miles

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

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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GP54 KAX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GP54 KAX, 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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GP54 KAX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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