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GV55 EES

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,478 mi
Last recorded85,478 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EES
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,478 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,147 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,465 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,190 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bolt missing from front exhaust mounting

re rear coil springs rusty

slight binding o/s/f brake

Fail 12 Jul 2016 69,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bolt missing from front exhaust mounting

re rear coil springs rusty

slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 53,967 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2014 53,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

eml light on

engine misfire

nearside rear indicator faded

offside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,116 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 47,116 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,606 miles

exhaust rataling

offside rear tyre on 3mm and perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,941 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,278 miles

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

exhaust ratliing.

front bumper grill broken (been hit)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 32,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust ratliing.

front bumper grill broken (been hit)

n/s & o/s wiper blades split.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,279 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 23,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f wheel rim dented

small cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

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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GV55 EES is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV55 EES, 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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GV55 EES is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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