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GF05 VWR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,286 mi
Last recorded59,286 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,286 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS ON THE OUTER TREAD

Pass 31 Dec 2014 55,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 55,220 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,214 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 55,214 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,044 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 53,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,497 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,084 miles

reverse light inop

Fail 28 Apr 2009 37,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 27,313 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 VWR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

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

Is GF05 VWR safe to buy?

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