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GF55 WWG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,618 mi
Last recorded110,618 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 WWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 110,618 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 110,618 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 105,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 102,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,938 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

early signs of age related corrosion to the rear chassis legs areas

early signs of wheel bearing noise on the o/s / rear

Fail 27 Jul 2020 98,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most bush (rubber bonding torn ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

early signs of age related corrosion to the rear chassis legs areas

early signs of wheel bearing noise on the o/s / rear

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

early signs of corrosion to the rear chassis leg areas

Fail 22 Jul 2019 95,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forwadmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

early signs of corrosion to the rear chassis leg areas

Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,250 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

early signs of corrosion to the rear chassis leg areas

Fail 9 Jul 2018 91,246 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

early signs of corrosion to the rear chassis leg areas

Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,794 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 74,792 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,647 miles

Front brake discs worn, pads ok

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 70,647 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs worn, pads ok

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,262 miles

rear wiper blade rubber insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 64,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade rubber insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,831 miles

Front tyres 165/70-14 rear tyres 175/65-14. Rear tyres perrished, nearside rear tyre tread low.

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Oil low.

Wheel alignment check/adjust.

Fail 18 Dec 2013 56,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Front tyres 165/70-14 rear tyres 175/65-14. Rear tyres perrished, nearside rear tyre tread low.

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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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Oil low.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel alignment check/adjust.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,818 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,879 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,466 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 29,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,617 miles

advise screw in offside front tyre inner edge

advise slight damage to nearside front wheel

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 WWG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WWG, 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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GF55 WWG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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