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GV05 TSZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,240 mi
Last recorded106,240 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 TSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 106,240 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 105,404 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 104,696 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 103,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 103,006 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,722 miles

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

O/S front headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2021 100,722 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

O/S front headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,437 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 91,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,955 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,266 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 78,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,655 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,645 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high not adjusting down (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 71,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 71,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 63,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

minor leak to centre exhaust box

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust box is in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2013 54,814 miles

Brake pedal briefly sticks on return stroke when brakes applied hard

Child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing full test on adult belt

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Front brake discs in very poor condition

Front brakes unbalanced (20%)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp condensated (Bulb cover was badly fitted)

Offside front indicator poor colour

Pass 8 May 2013 54,814 miles

Brake pedal briefly sticks on return stroke when brakes applied hard

Child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing full test on adult belt

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Front brake discs in very poor condition

Front brakes unbalanced (20%)

Nearside headlamp condensated (Bulb cover was badly fitted)

Offside front indicator poor colour

Pass 17 May 2012 44,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust section deteriorated/corroded

Fail 17 May 2012 44,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust section deteriorated/corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 38,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2010 31,999 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 20 May 2009 25,520 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2008 19,467 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 19,467 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV05 TSZ, 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 TSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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