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GJ05 UJK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,805 mi
Last recorded109,805 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 UJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 109,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front slight wheel grab

Rear back box casing corroded

undersealed applied

Fail 18 Aug 2020 109,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front slight wheel grab

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear back box casing corroded

undersealed applied

Pass 17 Aug 2019 107,325 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,855 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 100,245 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 100,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,117 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 96,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f inner edge of the tyre is slightly worn

o/s/f inner edge of the tyre is slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2014 85,287 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 85,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,659 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,769 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread 175/65/14t

Fail 11 Jun 2012 59,722 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake imbalance just mot legal

rear tyres getting low on tread 175/65/14t

slight play o/s rollbar link

unable to confirm frot pads

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,977 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,977 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,851 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 UJK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UJK, 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 UJK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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