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GF05 WLP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,030 mi
Last recorded47,030 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 47,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 45,026 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust coroided

Pass 2 Jul 2024 40,746 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 38,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroided

Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust corroided

Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,178 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust corroided

Pass 4 Jul 2020 30,115 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 28,090 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 26,898 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,440 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,055 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 22,249 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear tyre have cracking on the sidewalls and tread.

Childseats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats at time of test.

Exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,839 miles

child seats fitted to both rear seats using original seatbelts.

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

nsf tyre tread cracked

osf tyre tread cracked

osr tyre tread cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2014 20,839 miles

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

child seats fitted to both rear seats using original seatbelts.

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

nsf tyre tread cracked

osf tyre tread cracked

osr tyre tread cracked

Pass 7 May 2013 19,561 miles

both fronts and off side rear tyres deterioated/ cracking

both wiper blades splitting

child seats fitted to both rear seats

Pass 1 May 2012 18,129 miles

child seat osr

osf indicator just going white

osr tyre slightly cracked

play in os track rod end

rear section of exhaust corroded

side repeaters just going white

wiper blades split

Pass 3 May 2011 16,470 miles

Dent in radiator cooling fins.

Front number plate worn.

Oil mist around sump.

Fail 3 May 2011 16,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Dent in radiator cooling fins.

Front number plate worn.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,984 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 10,621 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,621 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 WLP 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 86.4%.

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 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

GF05 WLP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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