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GJ05 HVA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,749 mi
Last recorded41,749 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 41,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 29,527 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 29,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 28,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 27,974 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 27,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 27,471 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 26,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 25,436 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 25,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 23,921 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 23,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 22,463 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 22,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 21,045 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 19,057 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 17,601 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 16,139 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,281 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 12,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,816 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,302 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 9,270 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 7,494 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 HVA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA registered?

GJ05 HVA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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