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GV05 FRT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,552 mi
Last recorded78,552 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 78,552 miles

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

exhasut back box corroded and outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 78,552 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhasut back box corroded and outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 76,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

RADIATOR SLIGHT LEAK

exhasut back box corroded and outer skin loose

Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,223 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 71,712 miles

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

radiator signs of water leak

Pass 23 Jun 2020 68,355 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 68,353 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 May 2019 67,227 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on centre & rear exhausts

Fail 30 May 2019 67,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on centre & rear exhausts

Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,047 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 64,047 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 58,299 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 40,050 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 25,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre on 3mm tread nearside on 2mm tread and cracking both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 10,953 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 9,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 8,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 6,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 5,455 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,297 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 3,021 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 FRT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV05 FRT, 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 FRT registered?

GV05 FRT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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