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GU05 RKA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,576 mi
Last recorded95,576 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 95,576 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 95,576 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 Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification locking nut not done up (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,177 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damge

Fail 30 Jan 2018 81,047 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damge

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,455 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 71,455 miles

Central Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bonnet release damaged

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged, ply almost exposed

nearside rear and both front and both side repeaters faded

nearside rear suspension rubber bump stop missing

Fail 9 Feb 2016 68,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bonnet release damaged

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged, ply almost exposed

nearside rear and both front and both side repeaters faded

nearside rear suspension rubber bump stop missing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre has light sidewall damage

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 10 Feb 2015 66,153 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre has light sidewall damage

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,035 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 65,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,759 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 62,759 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,023 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Fail 20 Jan 2012 54,023 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,089 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,762 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 35,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,801 miles

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

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)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,985 miles

Front wipers starting to split on ends

Nearside 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 RKA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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