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GV54 EBG

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,444 mi
Last recorded44,444 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 EBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 44,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 44,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 29,478 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 29,465 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 23,766 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort poor

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Jan 2023 23,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 23,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 22,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 20,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 19,076 miles

all four tyres slightly cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2017 18,719 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 15,243 miles

Both rear tyres inner sidewall perished slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2015 15,033 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 14,556 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 14,015 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 12,943 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 12,205 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 11,445 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 10,437 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 8,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 8,797 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 7,147 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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GV54 EBG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GV54 EBG, 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 GV54 EBG registered?

GV54 EBG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is GV54 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV54 EBG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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