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GJ05 UKC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,935 mi
Last recorded71,935 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 UKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 71,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 71,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 69,629 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,133 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 69,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 67,456 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 67,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 66,082 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 66,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 64,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 63,372 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 62,099 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 60,092 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,788 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,338 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 39,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,072 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,509 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 12,509 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UKC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ05 UKC registered?

GJ05 UKC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is GJ05 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 UKC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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