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GJ05 ATU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,389 mi
Last recorded76,389 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ATU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2024 76,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 75,474 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,638 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 73,638 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,906 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 72,906 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,879 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 63,714 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 57,210 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,397 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,137 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,759 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 38,411 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,811 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,891 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,962 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 21,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 17,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 13,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 13,579 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 8,467 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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GJ05 ATU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GJ05 ATU, 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 GJ05 ATU registered?

GJ05 ATU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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