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AJ55 GXK

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,064 mi
Last recorded116,064 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2022 116,064 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTTER EDGES

RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 12 Sep 2020 113,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 111,984 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,241 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 110,241 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,226 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 90,697 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,794 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,359 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres on 2mm

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are on about 3mm of tread

offside headlamp damp/wet on the inside

Pass 5 Nov 2012 70,268 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 70,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,327 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,098 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,411 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,741 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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AJ55 GXK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AJ55 GXK, 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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AJ55 GXK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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