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GV55 EEX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,205 mi
Last recorded93,205 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 93,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

start of wear on inner edge of offside front Tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,037 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 77,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,977 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,819 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 51,538 miles

advise both rear tyres perished

advise front brake pads worn low

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise minor sidewall damage to nsf tyre

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 15 Sep 2012 51,538 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres perished

advise front brake pads worn low

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise minor sidewall damage to nsf tyre

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,893 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 41,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level brake light not working

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level brake light not working

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play to steering

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 EEX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV55 EEX, 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 EEX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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