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GJ05 XDA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,267 mi
Last recorded142,267 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 142,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 142,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 139,653 miles

Nearside Front top mount noise when wheels raised steering turned

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 134,874 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 133,007 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 131,017 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

suspension arms corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2021 131,017 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

suspension arms corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 127,666 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 127,666 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose and rusted badly (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,566 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges///rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 26 Apr 2018 119,291 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 119,291 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 112,893 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2016 106,914 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside headlamp condensated

rear exhaust outer skin rusting

Fail 24 Apr 2016 106,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside headlamp condensated

rear exhaust outer skin rusting

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,829 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,176 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 28 Apr 2014 92,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,474 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

CAT rear heat shield broken

Fail 29 Apr 2013 82,474 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

CAT rear heat shield broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 74,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,135 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,992 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,131 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 17 Jun 2008 36,131 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level stop light not working

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 XDA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

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

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