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GJ05 YUA

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,824 mi
Last recorded46,824 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 YUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 46,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 46,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 46,076 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,594 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 43,138 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 42,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 41,989 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 41,310 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 39,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,050 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 37,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,125 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 34,125 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,913 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box getting rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,654 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,836 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 26,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,423 miles

both rear tyres have deep age cracks

Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,085 miles

both rear tyres perished on side walls

nearside wiper blade has light split

Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,394 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 YUA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol 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 YUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ05 YUA registered?

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

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