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MW05 GYG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,630 mi
Last recorded84,630 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 GYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,390 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,344 miles

Exhaust rear silencer partly insecure

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 72,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust rear silencer partly insecure

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 67,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,333 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 56,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,536 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 47,536 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,895 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 37,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,216 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 26,216 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 18,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,413 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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MW05 GYG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

MW05 GYG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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