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GV05 FOJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,473 mi
Last recorded78,473 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 78,451 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,628 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

centre stop lamp not working

interior rear view mirror not fitted

offside wiper split

Fail 7 Feb 2017 71,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

bonnet catch stiff

centre stop lamp not working

interior rear view mirror not fitted

offside wiper split

Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,836 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2016 65,836 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,015 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

high level brake light not working

Fail 3 Feb 2015 61,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer deteriorated

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,745 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2013 52,745 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,599 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing.

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and breaking away from body of silencer.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 47,599 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing.

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and breaking away from body of silencer.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,614 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,675 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 35,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,657 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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GV05 FOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FOJ, 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 GV05 FOJ registered?

GV05 FOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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