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GV54 EBL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,016 mi
Last recorded57,016 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,016 miles

Clutch biting point high

Exhaust deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2021 57,016 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Clutch biting point high

Exhaust deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,491 miles

Clutch biting point high

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,140 miles

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. Biting point very high/at the end of travel

Exhaust deteriorated

Front tyres worn Bald on edges

Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in the inner joint

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2019 52,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. Biting point very high/at the end of travel

Exhaust deteriorated

Front tyres worn Bald on edges

Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in the inner joint

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2018 49,640 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 45,115 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 41,547 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 41,547 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,024 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 38,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust rear box support strap broken

Fail 17 Dec 2013 35,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,729 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,591 miles

rear exhaust box support strap corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,015 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 31,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,127 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 28,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 25,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,310 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 EBL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV54 EBL, 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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GV54 EBL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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