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GJ05 DHD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,155 mi
Last recorded155,155 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 155,155 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 155,155 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 149,647 miles

Nearside main beam bulb in wrong

battery flat 063

discs corroded from standing

engine oil sump corroded & weeping oil

exhaust corroded & weak

inner bonnet handle inscure

Fail 18 Jan 2017 149,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside main beam bulb in wrong

battery flat 063

discs corroded from standing

engine oil sump corroded & weeping oil

exhaust corroded & weak

inner bonnet handle inscure

Pass 2 Nov 2015 145,638 miles

centre exhaust very slight leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 142,427 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 138,119 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 138,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 132,446 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 132,406 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 121,618 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 121,580 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 108,388 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 95,776 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DHD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ05 DHD, 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 DHD registered?

GJ05 DHD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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