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GF05 WFU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,154 mi
Last recorded95,154 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,154 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,583 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 89,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 85,916 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 76,374 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

backbox outer skin corroded.

engine management light on?

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,337 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 60,038 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,038 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 50,951 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,042 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,691 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,961 miles

all 4 tyres outer side walls slightly perished

Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,925 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres outer side walls slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,849 miles

front bumper slightly damaged at base.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 24,507 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front bumper broken underneath

Pass 20 Nov 2009 24,507 miles

front bumper broken underneath

Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,574 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 13,745 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 WFU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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