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GF05 WGG

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 WGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,759 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 81,752 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,595 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Slight damage to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 74,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,312 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear silencer is corrodred

Fail 9 Mar 2015 69,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear silencer is corrodred

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,324 miles

bonnet release lever missing

engine management light illuminated

Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet release lever missing

engine management light illuminated

Pass 16 Feb 2013 54,016 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 54,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 14 Jun 2012 44,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,845 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 31,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn close to limit and cracked in sidewalls

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracked in sidewalls

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracked in sidewalls

Pass 12 Jun 2010 18,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 7,670 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 WGG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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