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GV55 VWX

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,025 mi
Last recorded132,025 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 132,025 miles

clutch pedal rubber in poor condition

engine clattery

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front shock absorber weak

oil seepage

Fail 1 Mar 2018 131,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clutch pedal rubber in poor condition

engine clattery

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front shock absorber weak

oil seepage

Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,697 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 119,697 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Oil Leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 103,562 miles

metallic rattle from engine

severe engine oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 103,562 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

metallic rattle from engine

severe engine oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 92,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 92,939 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)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,486 miles

off side rear bump stop missing

Fail 7 Dec 2012 82,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

off side rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,381 miles

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

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)

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 9 Dec 2010 59,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,328 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 47,404 miles

Offside front tyre worn out at inner edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,764 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

undertray fitted

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 VWX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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