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GU05 KBE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,650 mi
Last recorded152,650 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 KBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 152,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 152,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s + o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 146,189 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 146,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,983 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 107,983 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,815 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,405 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,142 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,277 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 27,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,075 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 22,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KBE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KBE, 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 KBE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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