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GF05 VVM

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,331 mi
Last recorded83,331 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,331 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 83,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just before rear flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexihose to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Oil leak oil leaking onto osf brake pads and brake disc ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,802 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated broken (8.4.2)

Radiator leaking.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 76,772 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer box mounting brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated broken (8.4.2)

Radiator leaking.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,153 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet saftey catch handle is broken

Fail 22 Jan 2015 71,153 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet saftey catch handle is broken

front brake discs worn , brake pads are getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,252 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre walls slightly cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,032 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,436 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,980 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,240 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,307 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

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 VVM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GF05 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

GF05 VVM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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