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GD54 FWV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,647 mi
Last recorded46,647 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 FWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery weak

ecu light on

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing 185/6015

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,233 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,334 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

nearside rear number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 28 Jan 2012 37,560 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 37,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

bonnet stay clip broken

nearside rear number plate lamp lens missing

tailbox corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2011 33,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 33,895 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,731 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 22,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 16,560 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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GD54 FWV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GD54 FWV, 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 GD54 FWV registered?

GD54 FWV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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