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WV05 GOH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,108 mi
Last recorded91,108 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 GOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 91,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

oil light illuminated but oil level correct

Fail 4 Nov 2021 91,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

oil light illuminated but oil level correct

Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,277 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 81,277 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,661 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 76,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust bracket and silencer corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,625 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 66,625 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,572 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 57,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,603 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 39,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

front brakes juddering

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall and badly perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,015 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 22,015 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 19,450 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,514 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,239 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 GOH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GOH, 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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WV05 GOH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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