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GJ05 ZRF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,151 mi
Last recorded45,151 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 45,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER SPLIT BLOWING (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 90 % WORN (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN LIPPED RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT WITH BRAKE PADS (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD CUT DAMAGED

Fail 6 Apr 2018 37,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER SPLIT BLOWING (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 90 % WORN (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN LIPPED RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT WITH BRAKE PADS (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD CUT DAMAGED

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight noise in offside & nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Apr 2017 33,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise in offside & nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,189 miles

nearside rear tyre inner & outer side walls are cracked

slight noise in offside & nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Mar 2016 27,189 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner & outer side walls are cracked

slight noise in offside & nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,454 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,979 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

exhuast middle section minor hole in silencer

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,100 miles

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

both front tyres has small cracks in side walls.

o/s/rear tyre has small cracks in side wall.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,041 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 7,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,414 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 ZRF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

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

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