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GP54 MXV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

84,990 mi
Last recorded84,990 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 MXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 84,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 84,224 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 79,555 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 79,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 77,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 73,773 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,329 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and cracking slightly. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhausts middle & rear boxes are in poor condition

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

O/S/R & Both front tyres severely perished/splitting

Fail 2 Dec 2019 61,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhausts middle & rear boxes are in poor condition

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/R & Both front tyres severely perished/splitting

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 56,210 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2018 56,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,675 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,506 miles

Exhausts rear boxes outer skin corroded & split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 41,485 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour O/S/R & Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure/incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump? (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Exhausts rear boxes outer skin corroded & split

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Wipers NOT tested (No washers)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 33,918 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,253 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 20,852 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,638 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 12,721 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 12,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 10,563 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 10,563 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 8,401 miles

All Tyres showing signs of Cracking

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 8,401 miles

All Tyres showing signs of Cracking

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 6,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2008 4,483 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 4,483 miles

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

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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GP54 MXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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