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GV54 ZGM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,803 mi
Last recorded90,803 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 90,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 90,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,336 miles

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

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Both lamps (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 76,528 miles

Both steering knuckles corroded.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2018 73,129 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 73,129 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,552 miles

Offside Headlamp has water ingress

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 71,552 miles

Offside Headlamp has water ingress

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,075 miles

Offside Front headlamp has water ingress

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,017 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside light (1.7.5a)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,741 miles

offside headlight has water ingress/condensation inside

Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,741 miles

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

offside headlight has water ingress/condensation inside

Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear bump stop missing

off and nearside front tyres have 3mm tread

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,070 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2012 49,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off and nearside rear tyres have 2mm tread

rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,955 miles

off and nearside rear tyres have 2mm tread

rear silencer is in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,616 miles

rear silencer is in poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2010 39,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,596 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,430 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres have about 5mm tread

Fail 22 Jan 2009 34,430 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres have about 5mm tread

offside front tyre hass 3mm tread

Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,061 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 28,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZGM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 ZGM, 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 ZGM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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