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GU05 RPV

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 RPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 100,970 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 100,970 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 97,447 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet stay missing

both front tyres getting close to limit

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2016 97,447 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet stay missing

both front tyres getting close to limit

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,217 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 92,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 82,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust mount deteriorated but secure

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,948 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount deteriorated but secure

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,733 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust box outer skin detoriated

Fail 19 Mar 2012 66,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust box outer skin detoriated

Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 42,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,644 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,655 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 RPV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

GU05 RPV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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