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GV54 ZGR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,620 mi
Last recorded46,620 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 ZGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 46,620 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 46,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 45,020 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 42,701 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 40,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,204 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 35,730 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 33,769 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 29,950 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2018 26,542 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 23,058 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,571 miles

middle exhaust section slightly corroded and has a minor exhaust gas leak

nearside front tyre slightly perished on its outer sidewall, 175-65-r14

Pass 6 Feb 2015 18,336 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 16,748 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 15,470 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 13,702 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,125 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 9,859 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 9,859 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 8,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 8,216 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 6,209 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 6,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZGR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZGR, 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 ZGR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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