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GJ05 UDP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,988 mi
Last recorded78,988 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 UDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 78,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded/deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2025 77,207 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 74,728 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 72,836 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Water in nearside headlamp

Pass 27 Jul 2022 70,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer has slight corrosion

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 65,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 175/65 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 61,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,635 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 54,635 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,854 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

eml light on

Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,444 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,857 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,373 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,066 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 6,722 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 UDP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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