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GJ05 ZRD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,962 mi
Last recorded69,962 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 69,962 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills seriously rust huge holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 66,211 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 83,912 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust leak minor rear

Pass 29 Jul 2021 62,394 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 62,394 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,940 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 60,940 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,640 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 58,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,843 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,445 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,844 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 51,844 miles

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

Front wipers split and juddering

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,968 miles

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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system has rotted

Front brake discs have worn & lipped (plz refr2spec)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 49,959 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

...Thanx 4visiting us....

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system has rotted

Front brake discs have worn & lipped (plz refr2spec)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,679 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 38,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,847 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to get noisey/slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,818 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,222 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 22,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,262 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 ZRD 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 69.6%.

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

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