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GJ05 LKV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,326 mi
Last recorded116,326 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 116,326 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 111,972 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,920 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 105,920 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 102,494 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 96,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs inner surface worn

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 10 May 2014 96,122 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs inner surface worn

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 4 May 2013 82,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear box outer casing rusting

rear wiper blade required

Pass 4 May 2013 82,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear box outer casing rusting

rear wiper blade required

Pass 22 May 2012 70,128 miles

o/s headlamp has moisture in it

Fail 22 May 2012 70,128 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s headlamp has moisture in it

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,019 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2010 45,982 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2009 36,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,052 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 LKV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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