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GP05 GWE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,984 mi
Last recorded89,984 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 GWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,984 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 80,876 miles

both rear indicators amber colour fadding

Pass 7 May 2014 68,966 miles

offside front indicator amber colour fadding

offside front tyre worn down to legal limit on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2013 57,490 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 47,374 miles

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

suspect front pads wearing low

Fail 23 May 2012 47,374 miles

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

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

suspect front pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in n/s steering track arm

Pass 8 Jun 2010 1,172 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,270 miles

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 11 Jun 2008 21,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

offside front wiper blade smearing swept area/noisy

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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GP05 GWE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GP05 GWE, 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 GP05 GWE registered?

GP05 GWE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GP05 GWE safe to buy?

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