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GJ05 UEO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,743 mi
Last recorded74,743 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,743 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 74,572 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear tyres different profile sizes but on same axle

rear exhaust box outer case poor but ok

tracking issue?

Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,773 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer case corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,327 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,771 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 6 Mar 2012 41,771 miles

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

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,098 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,427 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 27,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,579 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 22,577 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 UEO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

GJ05 UEO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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