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GP05 UFW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,700 mi
Last recorded46,700 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 UFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 46,700 miles

Centre and rear silencers corroded and outer skins peeling, not leaking yet

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 46,395 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,321 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,106 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,855 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,831 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 35,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 2 Jul 2014 32,044 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,661 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,763 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 24,763 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,348 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,621 miles

both front wipers split

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,688 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,389 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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GP05 UFW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

GP05 UFW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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