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GJ05 PXA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,620 mi
Last recorded88,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,620 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 88,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 88,604 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens missing

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

Fail 27 May 2020 88,604 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens missing

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

Pass 30 May 2019 88,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 88,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,159 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 81,159 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 73,649 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 73,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R15 88T (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 67,252 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 59,926 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 59,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,944 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,504 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 44,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 37,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 26,593 miles

both rear tyres light perished cracks

Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,973 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 24,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2009 22,719 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,346 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 PXA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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