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GJ05 VFN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,109 mi
Last recorded81,109 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2025 81,109 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 77,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 77,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 74,980 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,361 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 73,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,589 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 71,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,464 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 69,464 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 67,749 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 67,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 66,016 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 66,016 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,758 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 57,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

mounting strap on rear silencer broken

nearside wiper poor

Fail 16 Dec 2013 53,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

mounting strap on rear silencer broken

nearside wiper poor

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,144 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,871 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,504 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,414 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,783 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 28,783 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,986 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 VFN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

GJ05 VFN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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