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GJ05 TLX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,170 mi
Last recorded104,170 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 TLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 104,170 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 104,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,020 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 93,192 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 93,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,574 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,358 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,339 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,591 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 60,124 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,124 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,384 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2012 28,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,905 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,951 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,657 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,101 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 TLX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

GJ05 TLX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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