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GV55 RLO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,925 mi
Last recorded83,925 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 RLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 83,925 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 82,929 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,175 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 80,175 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 74,196 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 74,196 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,918 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 68,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,076 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 53,750 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,005 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,308 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,404 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,009 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,099 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 RLO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RLO, 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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What year was GV55 RLO registered?

GV55 RLO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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