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GJ05 EKC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,399 mi
Last recorded57,399 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 57,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 55,629 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,347 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 53,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,059 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,575 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,603 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 51,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,294 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,402 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,236 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 40,042 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,443 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,564 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,040 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,398 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,487 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,961 miles

o/s wiper blade split at ends

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 EKC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EKC, 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 EKC registered?

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

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