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GV55 WPW

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,523 mi
Last recorded97,523 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 WPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 97,523 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly wearing thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 97,523 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly wearing thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,331 miles

both rear shock absorber casings have slight corrosion

exhaust system corroding front front to mid section

slight oil leak under engine bay area

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,449 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 77,084 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2016 77,084 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 19,448 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,502 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 56,502 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 45,399 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 33,353 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,246 miles

rear silencer mounting strap broken

Pass 4 Nov 2010 21,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passenger airbag de-activation light on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,500 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,175 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 WPW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPW, 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 WPW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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