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GJ05 UEW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,667 mi
Last recorded47,667 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,667 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to inner wall

Fail 2 Apr 2014 47,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to inner wall

nearside front tyre VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

offside front tyre VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,189 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,855 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 33,850 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,453 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,888 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,588 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,473 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 UEW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

GJ05 UEW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 UEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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