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GU05 RLV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,459 mi
Last recorded106,459 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 106,459 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 103,540 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded in colour

Fail 6 Nov 2017 103,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear indicator bulbs faded in colour

Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,816 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2016 99,809 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,176 miles

brake hose aged

steering and suspension show general age and wear

Fail 9 Nov 2015 95,168 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre aged

brake hose aged

steering and suspension show general age and wear

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,580 miles

both head lights are condensated causing weak patterns

o/s/r tyre has a sreew in the tread

Fail 12 Nov 2014 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both head lights are condensated causing weak patterns

o/s/r tyre has a sreew in the tread

Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,417 miles

n/s wiper dragging

o/s head light condensated / weak pattern

rear number plate aged

Fail 29 Oct 2013 85,416 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s wiper dragging

o/s head light condensated / weak pattern

rear number plate aged

Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,646 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 78,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 73,641 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge slight wear

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,210 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 69,210 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,428 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 53,428 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,299 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 43,299 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RLV 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 RLV, 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 RLV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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