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GF05 ECJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,013 mi
Last recorded118,013 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 ECJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 118,013 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 117,653 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 117,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 117,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 116,565 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 116,565 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,642 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 115,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,944 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 114,525 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 113,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 112,605 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 112,605 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake pads possible badly worn

Tyre pressures appear low

Pass 8 Nov 2016 110,966 miles

Rear exhaust box badly corroded and mounting bracket broken - system still secure but suggest replace

Fail 7 Nov 2016 110,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake pads appear worn very low - suggest attention

Rear exhaust box badly corroded and mounting bracket broken - system still secure but suggest replace

Pass 27 Nov 2015 104,416 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 102,948 miles

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

Rear exhaust box slighly deteriated.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 102,948 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box slighly deteriated.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,185 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 97,493 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 97,493 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,680 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,179 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 52,750 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 52,750 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,561 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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GF05 ECJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GF05 ECJ, 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 GF05 ECJ registered?

GF05 ECJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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