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GJ05 ZPX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ZPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 85,844 miles

Emissions not tested oil below min (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door strap loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 84,482 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 84,482 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 80,331 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2019 80,331 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working center top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,494 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe-rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gearbox drive shaft seal ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 76,494 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe-rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gearbox drive shaft seal ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust section corroded

Eye level brake light not working

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 18 Jan 2017 69,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust section corroded

Eye level brake light not working

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,042 miles

high level brake light not working

washer pipe split under bonnet

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 4 Jan 2016 58,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake light not working

washer pipe split under bonnet

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,333 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 53,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,294 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 50,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 47,777 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 42,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,526 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,991 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,611 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 ZPX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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