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CW05 GNP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,746 mi
Last recorded128,746 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 GNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 128,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 128,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 117,841 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 117,809 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 106,051 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 106,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,640 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,710 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 81,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,839 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,440 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,972 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 46,790 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 46,790 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,801 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 42,094 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 42,094 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 40,190 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 40,190 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,760 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 35,192 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,881 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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CW05 GNP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GNP, 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 GNP registered?

CW05 GNP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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