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GJ05 USF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,820 mi
Last recorded92,820 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 USF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 92,820 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 91,187 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 88,967 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 86,905 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 86,905 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,985 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 84,961 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,984 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 82,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 80,809 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,170 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 78,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,484 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 75,484 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,114 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,034 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

centre stop light not working

Fail 6 Sep 2016 69,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185.60.15 (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

centre stop light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,772 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outter wall wearing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,155 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake pads low

Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,206 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,967 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,483 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 USF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 USF, 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 USF registered?

GJ05 USF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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