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GV55 VFP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,117 mi
Last recorded78,117 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,117 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

both front tyres getting low n tread

Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,376 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,104 miles

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,754 miles

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,252 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 10 Jan 2013 59,678 miles

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front pads and discs worn

Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,678 miles

front pads and discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,591 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 46,659 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 46,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 30,553 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)

Pass 14 May 2008 9,683 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 VFP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GV55 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

GV55 VFP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GV55 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 VFP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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