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GU05 DLF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

41,951 mi
Last recorded41,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 41,951 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 40,349 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 38,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 37,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,080 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight age cracking to nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2021 35,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight age cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,306 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 34,306 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 33,044 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear silencer rusty

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 1 May 2018 31,454 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 31,454 miles

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

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

Both front tyres perished.

Pass 9 May 2017 29,623 miles

N/s/f tyre perished.

Fail 9 May 2017 29,623 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s/f tyre perished.

Pass 12 May 2016 27,845 miles

O/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 7 May 2015 25,993 miles

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

o/s/r tyre age cracking

rear silencer rusty

Fail 7 May 2015 25,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre age cracking

rear silencer rusty

Pass 12 May 2014 23,965 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 22,137 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 20,678 miles

N/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 12 May 2011 19,118 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 19,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 17,610 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 26 May 2009 15,308 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,605 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 12,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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GU05 DLF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GU05 DLF, 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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What year was GU05 DLF registered?

GU05 DLF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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