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GJ05 EJV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,380 mi
Last recorded114,380 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 114,380 miles

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 27 Oct 2018 110,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre and rear section of exhaust outer skins corroded/peeling

exhaust hangers corroded/weakened

n/s/f and o/s/f side lights deteriorated

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,283 miles

Front Heat shield loose on silencer

Nearside Front tire worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Oct 2017 107,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Heat shield loose on silencer

Nearside Front tire worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 104,493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,331 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 100,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,890 miles

Both rear tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Near side front tyre worn on the inner edge near to excess

Off side rear brake binding slightly

Play in near side front top suspention mount

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 96,873 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Near side front tyre worn on the inner edge near to excess

Off side rear brake binding slightly

Play in near side front top suspention mount

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 71,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 59,962 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 50,192 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 50,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,258 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,987 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 EJV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EJV, 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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GJ05 EJV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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