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GJ05 PRV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,465 mi
Last recorded128,465 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 PRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 128,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 122,548 miles

all indicators pale

minor damage to windscreen

slight blow on exhaust adj flex section

Pass 3 Apr 2018 118,082 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 114,171 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,401 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 105,401 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stayberlizer (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,428 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,086 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,195 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 62,854 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,378 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,195 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 PRV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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