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GJ05 OUB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,331 mi
Last recorded70,331 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,331 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 70,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 61,864 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,934 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 22 Dec 2016 57,934 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer loose at joint (7.1.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 55,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2015 48,953 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,908 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres tread low , outer sidewalls cracked

rear windscreen wiper split

Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,149 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 14,268 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 8,736 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 2,050 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 2,009 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 OUB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 OUB, 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 OUB registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ05 OUB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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