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GF05 VWX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,839 mi
Last recorded67,839 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 67,839 miles

Oil leak ()

bonnet opening leaver broken

front discs inner faces in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2017 67,839 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

bonnet opening leaver broken

front discs inner faces in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2016 62,088 miles

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

oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 60,787 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,388 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

back box peeling apart but not blowing advise replacement,

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged but not exposing cords

Fail 18 Apr 2014 54,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

back box peeling apart but not blowing advise replacement,

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged but not exposing cords

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,207 miles

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,566 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 41,565 miles

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

REAR TYRES PRISHED ON WALL AND TREAD AREA.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,655 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 22,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front and rear tyres sign of pearishing

Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front and rear tyres sign of pearishing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,785 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 11,001 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 VWX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

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

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