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GF55 WVS

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,269 mi
Last recorded57,269 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 WVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 57,269 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 54,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 51,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp beam image just visible, lense cloudy

Fail 28 Oct 2016 46,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp beam image just visible, lense cloudy

Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,644 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 42,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,514 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 38,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 34,391 miles

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 34,389 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,987 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,376 miles

slight cracking n/s/rear tyre-wall

slight cracking o/s/rear tyre-wall

Fail 20 Oct 2011 29,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cracking n/s/rear tyre-wall

slight cracking o/s/rear tyre-wall

Pass 8 Dec 2009 2,249 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front 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 30 Jun 2008 17,352 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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GF55 WVS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 GF55 WVS, 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 GF55 WVS registered?

GF55 WVS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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