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GV05 ZTC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,920 mi
Last recorded62,920 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,920 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 60,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 57,837 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,382 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 52,967 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,625 miles

Both front tyres are wearing and cracking on edges

Front indicators are pale

Pass 30 Jan 2016 51,254 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,770 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,087 miles

front & rear exhaust deteriorated slight blow

Fail 22 Jan 2014 47,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear exhaust deteriorated slight blow

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,947 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished split and in poor condition the offside tyre was presented flat

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

The rear silencer is corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 42,947 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished split and in poor condition the offside tyre was presented flat

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

The rear silencer is corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,494 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 35,494 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,562 miles

both rear tyres getting low/perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,209 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Jun 2010 23,209 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,571 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,180 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 ZTC 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 78.9%.

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 ZTC, 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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What year was GV05 ZTC registered?

GV05 ZTC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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