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GV55 VDZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,242 mi
Last recorded91,242 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 91,242 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 91,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 86,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 82,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,519 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,738 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 74,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,867 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 59,537 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 59,537 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 57,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 52,670 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 52,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,750 miles

Slight play in NS Track rod end

Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,747 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight play in NS Track rod end

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,968 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Oct 2012 42,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,331 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 16,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 16,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspect front brake pads worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,391 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 18,233 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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GV55 VDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GV55 VDZ, 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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GV55 VDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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