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MA05 GSZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,327 mi
Last recorded42,327 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 GSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 42,327 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 41,720 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,069 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 48,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 48,647 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 39,463 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,781 miles

Front tyres have minor cracks in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,365 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 37,596 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,126 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 34,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 33,287 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,273 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 32,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,376 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,503 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,136 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,300 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 GSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GSZ, 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 MA05 GSZ registered?

MA05 GSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MA05 GSZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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