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GV55 GHK

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,492 mi
Last recorded68,492 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 GHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 68,492 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 64,082 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,801 miles

Nearside Rear tyre near leagal limet

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Outer ehaust mounting coroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 59,336 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front brake inbalance

slight rear brake bind

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,270 miles

front brake inbalance

slight rear brake bind

Fail 28 Jul 2015 46,269 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

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

front brake inbalance

n/s/f air bag off / air bag light on

rear exhaust strap U/S

very slight oil contamination o/s/f brake disc

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,646 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Jun 2014 37,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,969 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall poor

Pass 29 May 2012 26,810 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s and o/s body work damaged no sharp edges

o/s/f wishbone bush has slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,948 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 21,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,776 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,581 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 13,581 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 GHK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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