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GP55 NRK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

43,620 mi
Last recorded43,620 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 NRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 43,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 42,323 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 42,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 40,809 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 40,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working unable to inspect wipers (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 37,051 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 37,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 35,699 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,521 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 35,521 miles

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

Offside Body panel likely to become detached roof strip (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 32,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 29,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2017 28,080 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2016 24,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 30 May 2016 24,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 May 2015 21,014 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 16,708 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,280 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 14,878 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

offside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 14,878 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

offside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 21 Nov 2011 13,001 miles

nearside front tyre crack and perished on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,413 miles

nearside front tyre poor condition (cracked and perished sidewalls also has nail in it

Pass 10 Nov 2009 7,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 4,141 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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GP55 NRK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GP55 NRK, 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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GP55 NRK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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