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GJ05 UJX

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,489 mi
Last recorded64,489 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 UJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,489 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 64,487 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 56,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 56,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,837 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner steering rod showing movement

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe and front to rear showing corrosion

Offside Rear tyre showing cracking in tread area

drivers door stay broken

front exhaust flange in poor condition

front sub frame showing corrosion

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,804 miles

o/side rear tyre showing cracking

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 47,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

o/side rear tyre showing cracking

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,592 miles

both rear tyres showing cracking

oil leak // sump pan corroded //

slight movement detected at both front wheels // not excessive //

Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,162 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 45,162 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s rear tyre has a nail

Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,539 miles

bonnet opener damaged

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,433 miles

exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2012 37,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust outer skin in poor condition

o/s front tyre has a nail to close to sidewall and is just legal 185/65/15h

Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,767 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

exhaust backbox corroded

front bonnet opening devise broken

Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,361 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 30,361 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,479 miles

all four tyres are showing cracking on sidewalls both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,391 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UJX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJX, 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 UJX registered?

GJ05 UJX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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