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CW05 GMV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,699 mi
Last recorded74,699 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 GMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,699 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 57,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,501 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both n/side and o/s front wheel trims badly damaged

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

front bumper loose

n/s and o/s front inner plastic wheel arch liners damaged and loose

o/s/sill area damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2008 40,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both n/side and o/s front wheel trims badly damaged

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

front bumper loose

n/s and o/s front inner plastic wheel arch liners damaged and loose

o/s/sill area damaged

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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CW05 GMV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CW05 GMV, 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 CW05 GMV registered?

CW05 GMV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is CW05 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 GMV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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