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GV05 PDX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,199 mi
Last recorded110,199 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 PDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 110,199 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2024 110,191 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2022 102,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 85,647 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system rusty #

Fail 23 Dec 2021 85,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust system rusty #

Fail 4 Aug 2021 85,606 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid of tread on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

O/S/R suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2020 79,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 75,990 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2018 71,203 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 65,984 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,293 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,263 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 47,352 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2013 40,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 28,335 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,647 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,578 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,650 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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GV05 PDX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GV05 PDX, 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 PDX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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