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GV55 WPE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,939 mi
Last recorded102,939 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,939 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 102,939 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 95,168 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre brake light not working

nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

Fail 17 Dec 2020 95,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre brake light not working

nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

Pass 12 Dec 2019 94,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn slightly outer edge

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover slightly damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,826 miles

Advise slight play in nearside front ant-roll bar drop link

Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,912 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust rear box

Pass 13 Dec 2016 87,772 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 85,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,385 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,734 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 68,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,000 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smear slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,119 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 40,695 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WPE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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