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GF05 VXC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,010 mi
Last recorded108,010 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 108,010 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass missing

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 100,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,474 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,216 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,640 miles

engine belt slightly noisy?

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,860 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding/thin.

rear exhaust strap insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2016 81,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not holding water in washer bottle/pipe (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroding/thin.

rear exhaust strap insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,802 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,209 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,714 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,555 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 51,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,384 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 8 Jul 2009 28,713 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 28,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VXC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

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

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