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GJ05 PVK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,232 mi
Last recorded72,232 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 PVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 72,232 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

all exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,417 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying slightly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2021 70,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying slightly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak at centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light not lit. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 64,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak at centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light not lit. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,835 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2017 53,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

high level stop light not working

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2017 53,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

high level stop light not working

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front and rear silencers (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear silencer rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,341 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 37,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,436 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,807 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,057 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,408 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 PVK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PVK, 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 PVK registered?

GJ05 PVK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 PVK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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