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GU05 TZM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,645 mi
Last recorded122,645 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 TZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 122,645 miles

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

Nearside Rear Inner SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Rear LAMP LENS MISSING

Nearside SIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING

Offside Rear Inner SILLS CORRODED

Fail 28 Sep 2022 122,645 miles

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Rear LAMP LENS MISSING

Nearside SIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner SILLS CORRODED

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 122,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 122,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 113,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,259 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 96,654 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 96,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,690 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 89,689 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,251 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

suspension parts corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 86,251 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake back plates corroded

suspension parts corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,511 miles

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

bump stop missing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,577 miles

corrosion underside

Fail 13 Nov 2012 75,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,295 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,292 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 62,292 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,577 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,992 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 37,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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 TZM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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