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GJ05 UJL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,569 mi
Last recorded95,569 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,569 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2019 95,569 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,264 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2018 90,264 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,935 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release faulty

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2017 84,935 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release faulty

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2014 75,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 75,129 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 68,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust deteriorated

front bottom trim miss

hubcaps fitted

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 3 Dec 2013 68,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust deteriorated

front bottom trim miss

hubcaps fitted

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,780 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

n/s and o/s/rear tyres close to wear bars

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall cracked/perished

Fail 28 Nov 2012 63,780 miles

n/s and o/s/rear tyres close to wear bars

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall cracked/perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,513 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2010 43,447 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 34,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,453 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 UJL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

GJ05 UJL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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