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GJ05 TJU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,874 mi
Last recorded87,874 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 87,874 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 87,874 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 81,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 81,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,802 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,974 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,979 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,755 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 52,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,014 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 52,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,180 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 51,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Very slight wear/play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,339 miles

Very slight wear/play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,486 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 45,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,759 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,100 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 40,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 39,285 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 31,431 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 23,970 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 TJU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

GJ05 TJU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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