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WL55 GPV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,421 mi
Last recorded76,421 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 GPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 76,421 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 76,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,955 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,108 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Nov 2020 66,108 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2019 63,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre near wear indicators

Offside Front Tyre nearing wear indicators

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 May 2019 63,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre near wear indicators

Offside Front Tyre nearing wear indicators

center exhaust corroding

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 56,055 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,841 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Off side and near side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,229 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,752 miles

rear exhaust and strap rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2012 33,445 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust and strap rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,603 miles

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

off side and near side front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust mounting strap rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,239 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,086 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,481 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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WL55 GPV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WL55 GPV, 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 WL55 GPV registered?

WL55 GPV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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