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GF05 VVZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,296 mi
Last recorded68,296 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 68,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 66,949 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 64,759 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 64,759 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,686 miles

Corrosion to front hubs

Corrosion to rear axle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 62,686 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Corrosion to front hubs

Corrosion to rear axle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 61,583 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 61,581 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,927 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,293 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2019 54,490 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust section corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged furrelles corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,915 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,261 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,678 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 41,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 37,609 miles

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

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 29 May 2012 34,990 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,547 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,634 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 VVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

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

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