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GV05 ZPW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,465 mi
Last recorded73,465 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ZPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,465 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 73,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,130 miles

back box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 61,562 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,541 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 54,528 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,550 miles

bonnet pull loose

both front wheels slightly tight to turn

condensation in nearside front headlamp

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 18 Jun 2016 47,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet pull loose

both front wheels slightly tight to turn

condensation in nearside front headlamp

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,191 miles

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

bonnet pull loose

Pass 14 Jun 2014 34,919 miles

bonnet release lever broken

Pass 15 Jun 2013 28,758 miles

bonnet release lever broken

Pass 30 Jun 2012 24,016 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 24,016 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper starting to split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,557 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 18,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,286 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,478 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,650 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 ZPW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

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

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