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GV05 PCU

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

90,855 mi
Last recorded90,855 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 PCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,855 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 89,870 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nsf door trim clips (trim missing) (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users nsr light lense (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right nsf (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working osr (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working nsr (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame severely distorted osf (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm severely distorted osf lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf and nsf (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nsf and osf (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr and osr (3.5.1g)

front lower inner bumper/covers slightly insecure caused by damage

front tyres uneven wear, inner edges

os front lower brace bar distorted

osr light unit lightly insecure caused by damage

osr light unit lightly insecure caused by damage and water in lense

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,362 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 86,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,457 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust outer skins corroded and lose

Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,379 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,766 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2012 59,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,696 miles

drivers seat belt wearing

f/tyres wearing on edges

temp. repair carried out to rear fog light switch

Fail 12 Oct 2011 48,696 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

drivers seat belt wearing

f/tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 35,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,304 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2009 25,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,746 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 14,105 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 14,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GV05 PCU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 GV05 PCU, 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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GV05 PCU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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