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GX05 OBU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

28,491 mi
Last recorded28,491 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 28,491 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 28,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 27,853 miles

Exhaust Rusty

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 27,262 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 26,780 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,998 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 24,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 23,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 23,071 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,621 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 19,787 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,491 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 18,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 17,897 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,897 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,517 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 15,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 13,392 miles

o/s and n/s rear Tyres walls perished

Fail 14 Sep 2010 13,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s and n/s rear Tyres walls perished

Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,552 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,037 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 11,031 miles

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

n/s/f wheel rim inner edge dented

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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GX05 OBU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GX05 OBU, 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 GX05 OBU registered?

GX05 OBU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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