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GF05 VPV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,737 mi
Last recorded108,737 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 108,737 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,247 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 105,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,325 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,168 miles

Rear silencer support strap rusted away but silencer support ok (rattles}

Fail 14 Nov 2017 94,168 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer support strap rusted away but silencer support ok (rattles}

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,144 miles

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 30 Nov 2016 88,144 miles

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

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 3 Dec 2015 79,751 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,045 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,108 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 55,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,042 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 49,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 41,009 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,009 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,654 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,633 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,680 miles

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

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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GF05 VPV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF05 VPV, 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 GF05 VPV registered?

GF05 VPV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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