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GV55 ELU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,957 mi
Last recorded107,957 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 ELU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,957 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly loose

Pass 19 Mar 2018 103,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 98,353 miles

Rear both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2016 98,353 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,961 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 96,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,197 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,507 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

back box hanger snapped

Fail 5 Mar 2013 72,507 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

back box hanger snapped

Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,402 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 62,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,840 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 45,927 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades split at ends clear ok

unable to check centre rear seatbelt covered by seatcover

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,927 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades split at ends clear ok

unable to check centre rear seatbelt covered by seatcover

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,932 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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GV55 ELU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 ELU, 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 ELU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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