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GJ05 XCH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,336 mi
Last recorded76,336 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 76,336 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,433 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 74,130 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,833 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,165 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 68,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,272 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 62,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam inop (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,213 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,753 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,042 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,421 miles

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

slightly split wiper on offside front

Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,659 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 35,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,525 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 XCH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ05 XCH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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