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GF05 VWU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,103 mi
Last recorded49,103 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,103 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 49,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,902 miles

Offside Front wing mirror has been repaired with tape

Rear exhaust silencer's outer skin is slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,077 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 43,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 41,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,982 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,957 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,768 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,015 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,880 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,088 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,228 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,334 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 24,906 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 VWU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

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

Is GF05 VWU safe to buy?

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