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GF05 VVW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,867 mi
Last recorded110,867 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,867 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 110,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,994 miles

Centre Rear covers fitted limited inspection

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 105,994 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Rear covers fitted limited inspection

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 103,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 103,324 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 100,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 95,630 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 90,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake discs worn!

clutch judder!

front lower grill broken away/loose!

nearside rear tyre very slightly rubbed by inner arch liner at some suspension heights!

rear exhaust outer cover corroded/broken away!

Fail 16 Mar 2012 90,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake discs worn!

clutch judder!

front lower grill broken away/loose!

nearside rear tyre very slightly rubbed by inner arch liner at some suspension heights!

rear exhaust outer cover corroded/broken away!

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,449 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

check trackin

Fail 24 Mar 2011 74,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

check trackin

Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,099 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 414,354 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 414,354 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 24,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,643 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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GF05 VVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

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

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