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GU05 OVY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,337 mi
Last recorded92,337 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2021 92,337 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure forward exhaust hanger broken also rear strap corroded and weak advise repair (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged does not fully retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer lens cover missing could short bulbs when raining strongly advise repair also o/s rear light has water in light

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

front exhaust flange only has one bolt needs repair

rear exhaust box outer case corroded advise repair metal is loose and flapping

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,159 miles

Offside Front tyre worn to limits on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2019 87,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,836 miles

bonnet safety catch lever broken, still works ok

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 81,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch lever broken, still works ok

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear bumpstop missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2016 71,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear bumpstop missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear bumpstop rubber missing

rear exaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,374 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 60,373 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,638 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 48,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,758 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 36,757 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,289 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 34,289 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,641 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 17 Mar 2008 19,544 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 OVY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OVY, 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 OVY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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