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GU05 PZD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,219 mi
Last recorded85,219 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,219 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 85,219 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 79,152 miles

hi-level brake lamp not working

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2019 79,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

hi-level brake lamp not working

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

hi-level brake lamp not working

Fail 6 Mar 2017 69,698 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

hi-level brake lamp not working

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,125 miles

hi-level brake lamp not working

Fail 26 Feb 2016 65,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald both edges (4.1.E.1)

hi-level brake lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,372 miles

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 15 Feb 2014 55,519 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 55,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,886 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,386 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 44,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,877 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,558 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,784 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 PZD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PZD, 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 PZD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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