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WV05 GNK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,001 mi
Last recorded133,001 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 GNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 133,001 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2021 133,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2020 121,057 miles

Nearside rear brake hose perishing

Offside mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 May 2019 118,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,484 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracking outer wall

Fail 27 Apr 2018 116,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 26 May 2017 114,449 miles

exhaust rear silencer and bracket corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 112,737 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear exhaust securing strap snapped

Fail 24 May 2016 112,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear exhaust securing strap snapped

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2015 110,847 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 108,522 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 108,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 102,697 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2013 102,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2012 89,304 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/REAR AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING VERY RUSTY

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 89,304 miles

O/S/REAR AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING VERY RUSTY

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

Pass 11 May 2011 73,597 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 57,715 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 57,715 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 40,380 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,518 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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WV05 GNK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV05 GNK, 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 WV05 GNK registered?

WV05 GNK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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