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GJ05 PTX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,426 mi
Last recorded33,426 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 33,426 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 33,049 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM CENTRAL BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated DAMP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Rear BACK BOX PEELING

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 32,371 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 31,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Spring fouling body.

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,857 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 29,299 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 29,299 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 27,971 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 26,834 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,483 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,489 miles

rear belts not checked

Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,283 miles

wipers splitting

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 15,013 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,430 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 PTX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

GJ05 PTX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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