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GJ05 HVC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,128 mi
Last recorded51,128 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 51,128 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 51,128 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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,097 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PROMPT bad cracking in shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 24,815 miles

both front indicators and side repeaters slightly discoloured

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,313 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,657 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,669 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,667 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,826 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,408 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has minor damage

Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,651 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,207 miles

front wipers split

Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,419 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 8,566 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 HVC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

GJ05 HVC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 HVC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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