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GU05 DLN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,303 mi
Last recorded140,303 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 140,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 134,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 134,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 105,577 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 104,258 miles

Front brake discs are in poor condition.

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

N/S/R brake is binding.

Oil leaks.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,050 miles

Engine is covered in oil.

Front brake discs are in poor condition.

Nearside rear brake is binding.

Offside headlight is deteriorating.

Slight exhaust leak from the front joint.

Fail 4 Mar 2019 98,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine is covered in oil.

Front brake discs are in poor condition.

Nearside rear brake is binding.

Offside headlight is deteriorating.

Slight exhaust leak from the front joint.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,180 miles

Condensation in Offside headlight.

Engine covered in oil.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 92,180 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Condensation in Offside headlight.

Engine covered in oil.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,252 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

Condensation in O/S headlight.

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

N/S/R brake is binding.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 79,252 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

Condensation in O/S headlight.

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

N/S/R brake is binding.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,749 miles

Drivebelt is worn.

Slight oil leaks.

Whine from belt area.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 73,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Drivebelt is worn.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer is heavily corroded and is blowing slightly.

Rear silencer metal strap is broken.

Slight oil leaks.

Whine from belt area.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,403 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 66,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Condensation in N/S headlight.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,468 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear box corrodid

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,198 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 36,198 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,669 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,615 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,455 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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GU05 DLN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU05 DLN, 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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GU05 DLN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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