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GF05 WLE

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,340 mi
Last recorded93,340 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 WLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 93,340 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,776 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 91,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster not found (1.8)

LOUD rattle from engine - possible water pump

Pass 17 May 2016 83,242 miles

BODY DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR WING

COOLANT LEAK ( RAD LEAKING )

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED / CRACKING

Fail 17 May 2016 83,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BODY DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR WING

COOLANT LEAK ( RAD LEAKING )

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED / CRACKING

Fail 20 May 2015 81,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine noise

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 May 2015 81,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine noise

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 May 2014 80,471 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2013 79,518 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Apr 2012 77,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 63,242 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,423 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 43,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,085 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 37,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,080 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 WLE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 WLE, 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 WLE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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