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GJ05 XDK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,786 mi
Last recorded100,786 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 100,786 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front headlamps slightly misty

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust skin corroded/damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2019 92,530 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))

Pass 2 May 2018 71,088 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 62,356 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,688 miles

both rear tyres cracking between treads

oil leak

rear silencer rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2016 55,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking between treads

o/s wiper torn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear silencer rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,171 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to driver's seat

high level stop light not working

rear silencer rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2014 45,385 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f wiper torn

Fail 5 Mar 2013 39,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s wiper torn

rear silencer rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s wiper torn

rear silencer rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2012 24,031 miles

Front wiper blades torn

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre damaged and perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,031 miles

Front wiper blades torn

n/s/r tyre damaged and perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre old and perished

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2010 23,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,401 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine undertray missing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,588 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 XDK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XDK, 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 XDK registered?

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

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