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GV55 VFH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

41,615 mi
Last recorded41,615 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VFH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 41,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner webb (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner webb (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 40,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear inner webb areas corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2025 40,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear inner webb areas corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 40,199 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2024 40,199 miles

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2022 36,276 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 36,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 36,211 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 36,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 35,981 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 35,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 34,928 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 33,738 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 33,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,709 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 32,509 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 32,496 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 29,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 3 Nov 2014 29,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,932 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 26,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 22,465 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,326 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 20,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 6,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 6,214 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 11,930 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 VFH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VFH, 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 GV55 VFH registered?

GV55 VFH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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