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GU05 RNV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,159 mi
Last recorded7,159 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 7,159 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 7,071 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 5,687 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 5,671 miles

Emissions not tested due to large hole in rear exhaust box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 3,257 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 3,257 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 8,108 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 8,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2015 2,316 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 6,579 miles

Centre stop light not illuminating.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2013 51,037 miles

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

chip in screen

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 44,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 40,130 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,484 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,371 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2008 22,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,695 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 RNV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RNV, 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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What year was GU05 RNV registered?

GU05 RNV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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