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GU05 SVA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,885 mi
Last recorded105,885 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 SVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 105,885 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,753 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 93,753 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,752 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 54,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,237 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,557 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,715 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 SVA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SVA, 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 SVA registered?

GU05 SVA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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