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GJ05 UJA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,844 mi
Last recorded140,844 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 UJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 140,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 136,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 136,930 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 142,336 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 142,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2023 127,050 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 127,050 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 122,329 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 120,543 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 120,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 114,581 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 112,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 110,096 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 108,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 75,821 miles

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2013 75,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,470 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,021 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,048 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 67,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,231 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,628 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 39,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 UJA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 UJA, 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 UJA registered?

GJ05 UJA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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