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GV05 FOF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,294 mi
Last recorded138,294 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 138,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear gearbox stabilizer bush worn

Fail 14 Jul 2016 138,292 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear gearbox stabilizer bush worn

Pass 15 Jul 2015 121,605 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 107,321 miles

nsr tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 16 Jul 2014 107,319 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nsr tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,424 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 91,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,241 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 75,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,681 miles

(1.5.1a)The nearside rear reflector is slightly loose on its backing plate.

(1.5.1b)The nearside rear reflector is slightly damaged

(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering track rod end ball joint is slightly worn.

(2.4G.3)The nearside front suspension anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(2.4G.3)The offside front suspension anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover retaining ring is missing

(3.5.1f)The front brake pad(s) as far as can be seen appear to be wearing thin

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,966 miles

(1.4A.2d)The nearside front indicator repeater colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.4A.2d)The offside front indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.4A.2d)The offside front indicator repeater colour is slightly deteriorated

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit (1.72)mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted which are preventing an inspection of the condition of the wheels and the securing bolts fitted

(6.3.2a)The front number plate has 3D characters which may not fully comply with the Statutory regulations

(6.3.2b)The rear number plate has 3D characters which may not fully comply with the Statutory regulations

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust case is excessively deteriorated

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST, FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Fail 23 Jul 2010 49,966 miles

(1.4A.2d)The nearside front indicator repeater colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.4A.2d)The offside front indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.4A.2d)The offside front indicator repeater colour is slightly deteriorated

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit (1.72)mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted which are preventing an inspection of the condition of the wheels and the securing bolts fitted

(6.3.2a)The front number plate has 3D characters which may not fully comply with the Statutory regulations

(6.3.2b)The rear number plate has 3D characters which may not fully comply with the Statutory regulations

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust case is excessively deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST, FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Fail 23 Jul 2009 38,835 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,159 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 24,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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GV05 FOF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GV05 FOF, 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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GV05 FOF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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