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GV55 VVZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,985 mi
Last recorded121,985 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 121,985 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 121,985 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 112,764 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 106,483 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,106 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 93,746 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,372 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 79,906 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,961 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,644 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,874 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 51,565 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,565 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,337 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,996 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO WEAR

N/S FRONT TYRE LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Fail 29 Jan 2010 38,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO WEAR

N/S FRONT TYRE LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,329 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

left front tyre small cut to side wall

Fail 3 Feb 2009 32,329 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

left front tyre small cut to side wall

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 VVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

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

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