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GV05 ZHJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,635 mi
Last recorded141,635 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 141,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 141,635 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))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 130,467 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 130,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,762 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)

Oil leak ()

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

center exhaust silencer outer case broken up

Pass 22 Apr 2017 101,479 miles

Rear Coil springs slightly corroded

Wipers poor

Fail 17 Apr 2017 101,455 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Coil springs slightly corroded

Wipers poor

Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,232 miles

both rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,228 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,261 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on side walls

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,997 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,069 miles

advise both front tyre treads getting low

Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,069 miles

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

advise both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,414 miles

Oil leak

age cracks rear tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2010 27,433 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,939 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 19,010 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,010 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 ZHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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