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SV05 GVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,492 mi
Last recorded105,492 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 GVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2014 105,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,492 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,330 miles

offside front wing damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2013 89,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front wing damaged

offside rear brake binding

Pass 17 Jul 2012 164,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 164,345 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,036 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,619 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,712 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 30,498 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 23,600 miles

drivers wiper blade torn

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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SV05 GVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV05 GVJ, 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 SV05 GVJ registered?

SV05 GVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is SV05 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 GVJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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