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GU05 RKK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,892 mi
Last recorded135,892 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 May 2025 135,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 132,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 130,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 130,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 128,680 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 31 May 2022 128,679 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 25 May 2021 127,414 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 127,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 124,767 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 124,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 121,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 113,039 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,031 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 70,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,827 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 59,567 miles

NSR bump stop missing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,567 miles

NSR bump stop missing

Fail 18 Feb 2013 54,302 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,305 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)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,369 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 42,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,553 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 4 Feb 2009 28,541 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,656 miles

nearside wiper rubber split

offside wiper rubber split

rear wiper rubber split

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 RKK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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