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MA05 GSY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,401 mi
Last recorded106,401 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 GSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2016 106,401 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine has an excessive oil leak, leaking onto exhaust.

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on edges, almost to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on edges, almost to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to test diesel emissions due to excess oil leak, no oil left in engine at end of test.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,189 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 100,076 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

advise cracking o/s/r tyre

advise damage front bumper

advise rear exhaust section corroded and strap broken

advise seal in n/s/f headlight

Pass 5 Apr 2014 90,154 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,223 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,894 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 53,638 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,205 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,204 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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MA05 GSY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA05 GSY, 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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MA05 GSY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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