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GJ05 VFR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,922 mi
Last recorded68,922 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 68,922 miles

'Knock' and free play noted at steering column/steering wheel

Bonnet release handle insecure

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded, perished

Slight oil deposits under engine

Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel high

oil leak under engine

Fail 12 Sep 2025 66,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel high

oil leak under engine

Pass 13 Sep 2024 63,362 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 61,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 59,159 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 59,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

boot laden preventing full inspection

Fail 6 Sep 2021 53,948 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

boot laden preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2020 47,128 miles

Exhaust very rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 46,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear and centre exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2018 39,585 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,160 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 29,160 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 27,117 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,683 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 23,931 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,878 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,679 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 19,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,836 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 VFR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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