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GV54 EBN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,829 mi
Last recorded90,829 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 EBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,829 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 90,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 90,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 85,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tail silencer outer skin corroded away

Fail 4 Nov 2019 85,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tail silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,462 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 74,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 60,234 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

oil leak

rear bumper inner bar slightly damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2016 58,372 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box detoriated

Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,769 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 54,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2014 51,637 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 51,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,199 miles

osf tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2013 48,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr nsr brakes slight bind

osr nsr tyres perished and cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,803 miles

bonnet release handle insecure

osf tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2011 37,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet release handle insecure

osf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,343 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,527 miles

front brake discs scored and pitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2009 27,527 miles

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

front brake discs scored and pitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2008 23,070 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 EBN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

GV54 EBN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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