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GF05 VWT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,890 mi
Last recorded116,890 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 116,890 miles

EML on

Front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear bump stop is missing

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated and wearing unevenly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear bump stop is missing

Offside rear wheel arch is slightly damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 111,096 miles

Nearside Front both

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 104,627 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 102,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 102,278 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 101,190 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 101,185 miles

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

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

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

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 3 Apr 2012 93,523 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 93,523 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,129 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 84,129 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,332 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,332 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,942 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,084 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 VWT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

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

Is GF05 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 VWT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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