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GU05 STX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,670 mi
Last recorded89,670 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 STX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are cracked / deteriorated and wearing close to the legal limit

brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

drivers seat belt has been modified is a way that it will adversly affect the operation of the belt

exhaust system is slightly corroded / deteriorated

nearside Headlamp aim beam image is faint

Fail 16 Feb 2015 89,668 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are cracked / deteriorated and wearing close to the legal limit

brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

drivers seat belt has been modified is a way that it will adversly affect the operation of the belt

exhaust system is slightly corroded / deteriorated

nearside Headlamp aim beam image is faint

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,536 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 75,524 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 60,760 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,501 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 53,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 48,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,802 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 36,817 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both wiper blades split

Fail 12 Feb 2008 33,258 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both wiper blades 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 STX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

GU05 STX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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