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GF05 VXD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,741 mi
Last recorded136,741 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 136,741 miles

rear boot slight lose

Fail 14 Aug 2017 136,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear boot slight lose

Pass 3 Aug 2016 132,959 miles

boot cannot be opened

engine breather pipe split

front anti roll bar dislocated

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Jul 2016 132,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure dislocated (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

boot cannot be opened

engine breather pipe split

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,784 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 78,965 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall (has been driven whilst flat)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,965 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall (has been driven whilst flat)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,053 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 75,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,512 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 71,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 47,422 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 34,433 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 VXD 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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

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

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