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GJ05 LKY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,449 mi
Last recorded90,449 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,449 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 90,449 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has cut in sidewall, cords not exposed

Rear exhaust heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,193 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,193 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,736 miles

rear exhaust box detoriated

Fail 9 Feb 2015 48,736 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear exhaust box detoriated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,287 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer rusty no leaking

Fail 23 Apr 2014 42,287 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer rusty no leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2013 41,531 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 41,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer shell corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,815 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,416 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 LKY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

GJ05 LKY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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