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GJ05 HLE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,659 mi
Last recorded80,659 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,659 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 80,659 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,614 miles

car has modified side skirts, no outer chassis visable

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,287 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 44,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,007 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,653 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 29,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front under tray insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,718 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 27,693 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,960 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,924 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,797 miles

handbrake long travel

Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,338 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,138 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 15,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,006 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 HLE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HLE, 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 HLE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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