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ST05 GVA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,112 mi
Last recorded67,112 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 GVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust box (outer layer excessive corrosion)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 67,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust box (outer layer excessive corrosion)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,105 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 67,105 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 66,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,193 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 45,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 32,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,990 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,879 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 10,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,916 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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ST05 GVA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST05 GVA, 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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ST05 GVA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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