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GJ05 VFK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,224 mi
Last recorded77,224 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

condensation in nearside front headlamp

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,826 miles

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

both dip beam patterns poor

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,053 miles

suspect nearside front inner brake pad lining wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,977 miles

Offside front tyre has low tread.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 46,964 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside front tyre has low tread.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,708 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 35,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,748 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 24,985 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 19,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 14,123 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 VFK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

GJ05 VFK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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