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GP54 MXW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

65,928 mi
Last recorded65,928 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 MXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 65,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 61,705 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 61,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,951 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 58,951 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 50,865 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 44,270 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 44,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 40,013 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre inner wall damaged

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,571 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,963 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 34,963 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 32,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,569 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,174 miles

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

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

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 11 Aug 2014 29,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 24,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,311 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 21,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,994 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 17,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,904 miles

condensation in o/s headlight not affecting beam pattern

o/s/r light has a crack in lens

Fail 30 Dec 2010 16,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

condensation in o/s headlight not affecting beam pattern

o/s/r light has a crack in lens

Pass 7 Jan 2010 13,747 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 13,747 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 9,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 9,551 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 5,280 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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GP54 MXW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 MXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP54 MXW registered?

GP54 MXW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is GP54 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP54 MXW shows 29 tests with a 55.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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