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GY05 CWG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 CWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 58,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,693 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,202 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,117 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 44,584 miles

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

Rear exhaust box & hanger corroded

washer pump weak but enough washer fluid to clear screen

Fail 27 Jan 2018 44,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box & hanger corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer pump weak but enough washer fluid to clear screen

Pass 28 Jan 2017 42,993 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,618 miles

Rear Exshaust tailpipe deteriotated /rusted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 37,102 miles

Near side front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,195 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 25,285 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 9,700 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 9,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,578 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 7,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GY05 CWG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 GY05 CWG, 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 GY05 CWG registered?

GY05 CWG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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