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GX55 ZGE

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,935 mi
Last recorded178,935 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 ZGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 178,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 166,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 166,551 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 156,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to separate (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 156,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to separate (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 148,978 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 148,978 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 138,915 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight turning to left (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 138,915 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight turning to left (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 129,123 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 129,123 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 118,556 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 104,858 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 104,858 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,976 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 90,976 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,313 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 77,313 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wheel tight to turn-advise service brakes

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,387 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,477 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,265 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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GX55 ZGE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GX55 ZGE, 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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GX55 ZGE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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