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GJ54 MUY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,411 mi
Last recorded107,411 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 MUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 107,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,215 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 103,215 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,562 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing is badly split/deteriorated! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing is badly split/deteriorated! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

engine is misfiring! possible fuel injector fault! advise further investigation

radiator grille is insecure! advise further investigation

rear wiper blade is split/worn away!

Fail 6 Jan 2020 96,900 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning erratic in operation! (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing is badly split/deteriorated! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing is badly split/deteriorated! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

engine is misfiring! possible fuel injector fault! advise further investigation

radiator grille is insecure! advise further investigation

rear wiper blade is split/worn away!

Pass 14 Jan 2019 91,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing is badly cracked/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing is badly cracked/split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover. see also possible leaking fuel injector!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release mechanism is faulty/broken!

engine is misfiring. possible leaking fuel injector??

offside front headlamp has extensive condensation causing misting of the beam image! advise repair/replacement

rear wiper blade is split/torn!

Fail 14 Jan 2019 91,757 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower gearbox stabiliser mount is excessively worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing is badly cracked/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing is badly cracked/split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover. see also possible leaking fuel injector!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release mechanism is faulty/broken!

engine is misfiring. possible leaking fuel injector??

offside front headlamp has extensive condensation causing misting of the beam image! advise repair/replacement

rear wiper blade is split/torn!

Pass 8 Jan 2018 86,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining on outer edge! (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release mechanism is faulty/defective

Fail 8 Jan 2018 86,033 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour faded bulb! (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect excessive condensation inside headlamp! advise replacement (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining on outer edge! (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release mechanism is faulty/defective

Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 80,273 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining! (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2015 65,499 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn inner tread below 1.6mm.[bald]

Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,694 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2014 58,694 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,070 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2013 53,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear bumper insecure

front brake disc`s slightly worn [lipped]

Fail 5 Jan 2012 47,451 miles

front brake pads look worn.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn inner and outer tread.

offside front wiper blade end split.

rear bumper brakets broken away.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,451 miles

front brake pads look worn.

front tyres worn inner and outer tread.

offside front wiper blade end split.

rear bumper brakets broken away.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,410 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,726 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre punctured.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,486 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 27,486 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread 2.0mm.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,180 miles

front wiper blades split.

nearside front and rear tyres worn outer tread, 2.5-3.0mm.

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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GJ54 MUY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GJ54 MUY, 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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GJ54 MUY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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