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MW05 GYD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,529 mi
Last recorded50,529 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 GYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,529 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Nov 2021 50,529 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,118 miles

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

Nearside Coil spring close to rubbing against inner wing .

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 44,118 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Coil spring rubbing on inner wing . (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 33,836 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 27,537 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 25,752 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 23,799 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,060 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 21,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 19,629 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 19,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 17,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2013 17,929 miles

nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 25 Jun 2012 15,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,484 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,569 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,005 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MW05 GYD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW05 GYD, 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 MW05 GYD registered?

MW05 GYD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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