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GY05 CWX

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,672 mi
Last recorded57,672 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 CWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,672 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 50,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,348 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box and pipe corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 43,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box and pipe corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,437 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,220 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,460 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,194 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,146 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,121 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,222 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 22,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,444 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,215 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 18,215 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,819 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,171 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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GY05 CWX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CWX, 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 CWX registered?

GY05 CWX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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