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GJ05 ZPR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,191 mi
Last recorded176,191 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 176,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 174,753 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 171,424 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 167,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 163,586 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 163,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 158,223 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 153,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 147,558 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 144,392 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 144,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 134,599 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 134,599 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 111,265 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 110,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,240 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 97,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,893 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 88,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,437 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 80,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,143 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 ZPR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZPR, 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 ZPR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 April 2005.

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