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GV55 ENE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,171 mi
Last recorded130,171 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 ENE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 130,171 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 129,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW - bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both number plate light lens' are missing

exhaust rear box support strap is deteriorating

oil residue gearbox area

Pass 28 Oct 2017 119,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel grabbing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW and cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 28 Oct 2016 105,194 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2016 104,825 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Nov 2015 94,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,044 miles

has a slight smell of diesel & minner leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

has a slight smell of diesel & minner leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,115 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 78,115 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,741 miles

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

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

offside front tyre depth getting low

offside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,247 miles

front wiper blades split

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,954 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre depths low on inner edges

centre brake light not working

engine undertray fitted

offside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,330 miles

engine undertray fitted

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 ENE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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