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GU05 RLZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,436 mi
Last recorded73,436 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,436 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,840 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,884 miles

High level brake light not operating

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2016 64,884 miles

High level brake light not operating

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2015 57,489 miles

centre high level stop light does not operate or is not connected

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,294 miles

deterioration at rear of Exhaust system

deterioration of nearside front Tyre

hich level Stop Light does not operate or is not connected

Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,523 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre tread perished

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 44,523 miles

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

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre tread perished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 41,067 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,794 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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet release lever broken but still working

both rear tyres very perished

Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,096 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,710 miles

both front wiper blades split but not smearing

both rear tyres are badly perished but showing no cords

Fail 19 Dec 2008 27,393 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidwall

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall and tread area

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidwall

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall and tread area

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,361 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 RLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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