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VA05 GBF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,320 mi
Last recorded42,320 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 GBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 42,320 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,771 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside & Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Front Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2021 40,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded and leaking at drain hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 40,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded and leaking at drain hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the tread area 185/60R15 ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 39,604 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ornaments in drivers field of vision ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm & Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Damaged (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres, Cracks In Tyre Treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 37,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm & Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Damaged (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres, Cracks In Tyre Treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,300 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,452 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,036 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,459 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,597 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 27,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,572 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front tyres and offside and near side rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,004 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,972 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 14,697 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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VA05 GBF 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 84.2%.

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 VA05 GBF, 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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VA05 GBF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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