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GV05 PFD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,926 mi
Last recorded57,926 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 PFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2020 57,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,2 places as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,529 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 54,528 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bushes,both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer both tyre sidewalls badly cracked,but no cords visible 175 65 14

Fail 14 Mar 2018 50,297 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,as marked (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bushes,both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer both tyre sidewalls badly cracked,but no cords visible 175 65 14

Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,664 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 45,664 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge and getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,104 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 34,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 28,029 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,159 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,465 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

play detected at steering wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet stay retaining clip broken

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front brake lightly binding

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,299 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 PFD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PFD, 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 PFD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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