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RX55 GKV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,947 mi
Last recorded81,947 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 GKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 81,947 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 81,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,763 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 78,763 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 76,223 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,201 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 75,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 74,341 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 72,353 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 72,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle coil spring (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,560 miles

Front Both front tyres 3mm

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,012 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 61,002 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 53,703 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 53,703 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 46,354 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,192 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,013 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 32,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 27,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,501 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 18,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,628 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 13,568 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 13,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RX55 GKV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RX55 GKV, 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 RX55 GKV registered?

RX55 GKV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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