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GU05 DLV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,402 mi
Last recorded101,402 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 101,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 98,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 96,813 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 96,813 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,625 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,990 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 77,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,655 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 70,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,114 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,490 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioted

Fail 21 Aug 2013 60,490 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioted

Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 56,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,647 miles

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

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet release handle insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2011 48,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet release handle insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,877 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 39,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,427 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,822 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 DLV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GU05 DLV, 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 DLV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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