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WR05 GKV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,267 mi
Last recorded123,267 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 GKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 123,267 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 123,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,322 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

crack in windscreen

moisture in o/s headlamp

o/s headlamp dim

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,905 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 96,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jul 2013 82,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,088 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,304 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 75,304 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres 2mm

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,456 miles

all under panels in place

front tyres 3mm

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,191 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 59,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,538 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 45,538 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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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WR05 GKV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WR05 GKV, 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 WR05 GKV registered?

WR05 GKV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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