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GU05 TXO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,391 mi
Last recorded33,391 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 TXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 33,391 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 33,276 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 32,673 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 32,377 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished, recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished, recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 32,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 32,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2021 31,992 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 31,992 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside 185/60x15, offside 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 31,876 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 29,448 miles

Centre & rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 28,098 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,440 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,743 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 23,800 miles

n/s/r tyre is perishing

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 6 Feb 2014 22,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 22,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 20,081 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 18,644 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 18,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 13,591 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 10,569 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 7,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TXO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU05 TXO registered?

GU05 TXO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is GU05 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 TXO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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