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GV05 VGP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,682 mi
Last recorded62,682 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 62,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 61,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 58,188 miles

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately Both rear (2.4.A.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,859 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r bump stop missing.

n/s/r outer wheel arch damaged.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 6 May 2014 43,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,959 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 23 May 2012 39,369 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 May 2012 39,369 miles

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)

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 May 2011 34,773 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake pads getting low

Fail 6 May 2011 34,773 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2010 30,206 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 25,526 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 May 2008 21,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VGP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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