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WV05 GRZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,511 mi
Last recorded82,511 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 GRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 82,511 miles

Offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Fail 7 May 2014 82,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 2 May 2013 78,926 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 78,926 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2012 68,680 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp

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)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 2 May 2012 68,678 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Condensation in nearside headlamp

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)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 May 2011 61,310 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 61,310 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 51,649 miles
Fail 17 May 2010

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 37,706 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,673 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 GRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV05 GRZ registered?

WV05 GRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 GRZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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