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GU05 OWG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,106 mi
Last recorded111,106 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 111,106 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 111,106 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,065 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 105,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

diesel fuel around base of injectors but no signs of leaks

engine idle rough

Pass 27 May 2015 92,006 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 26 May 2015 92,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 May 2014 84,016 miles

rear bump stops missing.

Fail 19 May 2014 84,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear bump stops missing.

Pass 25 May 2013 76,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc's worn

rear silencer box starting to corrode

wheel trims giving restricted views

wipers slightly worn

Fail 25 May 2013 76,438 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc's worn

rear silencer box starting to corrode

wheel trims giving restricted views

wipers slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2012 73,237 miles

brakes ; front brake pads appear low

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes on lockout

engine / bay covers fitted / under guards / mouldings fitted , restricted views

ref uneven tyre wear , recommend front wheel alignment check / adjust

tyres ; *** o/s/f tyre ( skypes ) tread bald on inner edge

tyres; *** n/s/f tyre ( skypes ) tread bald inner edge, at limit

wheel trims fitted restricted views

Pass 24 May 2011 69,460 miles

* ref tyre wear ; related to worn ball joint , recommend front wheel alignment check / adjust after ball joint replacement *

N/S/F TYRE ( SKYPES ) TREAD BALD ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F TYRE ( SKYPES ) TREAD BALD ON INNER EGDE

engine/ bay covers / under guards / mouldings fitted , restricted views

nail in o/s/r tyre

parking brake slightly sticky operation

slight imbalance on front brakes

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 24 May 2011 69,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

* ref tyre wear ; related to worn ball joint , recommend front wheel alignment check / adjust after ball joint replacement *

N/S/F TYRE ( SKYPES ) TREAD BALD ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F TYRE ( SKYPES ) TREAD BALD ON INNER EGDE

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine/ bay covers / under guards / mouldings fitted , restricted views

nail in o/s/r tyre

parking brake slightly sticky operation

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 26 May 2010 65,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 26 May 2010 65,135 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2009 58,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2009 58,852 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2008 50,506 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)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 50,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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)

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 OWG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OWG, 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 OWG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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