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GV05 ZSO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,369 mi
Last recorded135,369 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ZSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 135,369 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 132,503 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 126,621 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 121,037 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 117,263 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,327 miles

2 tyres have low tread on edge

Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,118 miles

Offside Rear tyer worn on edge

Pass 5 Oct 2018 106,592 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 92,773 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,798 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,030 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 64,743 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Water in offside front headlamp

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,743 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Water in offside front headlamp

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,200 miles

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

O/S headlight has condensation inside

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,035 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 35,035 miles

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

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 ZSO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV05 ZSO registered?

GV05 ZSO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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