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GV55 VWG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,357 mi
Last recorded72,357 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,357 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,138 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs slight wear. n/s/r tyre close to legal limit. under-trays fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,039 miles

front discs slight wear. n/s/r tyre close to legal limit. under-trays fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,697 miles

offside front headlamp lens cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2011 48,696 miles

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

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

offside front headlamp lens cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2010 41,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,702 miles

front screen scratched slightly

front wiper blades split slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,115 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 VWG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

GV55 VWG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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