CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ55 AWC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,601 mi
Last recorded62,601 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 62,601 miles

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 May 2017 62,122 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 62,122 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 58,796 miles

Rear Silencer box in very poor condition, and outer shell heavily corroded

Fail 7 May 2016 58,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn through to cords on inner edge. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre very near legal limit, and sidewall perished.

Rear Silencer box in very poor condition, and outer shell heavily corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,375 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

bonnet release lever is broken

exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2015 51,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

bonnet release lever is broken

exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,440 miles

battery slightly loose

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded and rear box outer casing breaking away

minor scratches and stonechips in front screen

nearside beam image slightly poor and headlamp condensated and slight movement(strong advise)

nearside side repeaters deteriorated

slight play in both steering track rod arms

Fail 8 Apr 2014 44,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery slightly loose

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded and rear box outer casing breaking away

minor scratches and stonechips in front screen

nearside beam image slightly poor and headlamp condensated and slight movement(strong advise)

nearside side repeaters deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both steering track rod arms

Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,245 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing uneven

front wiper blades poor condition

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 38,245 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing uneven

front wheel arch liners insecure/damaged

front wiper blades poor condition

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,099 miles

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

car has an oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 30,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

car has an oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 26,073 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,976 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 22,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 18,417 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,417 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ55 AWC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GJ55 AWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ55 AWC?

You can check the full history of GJ55 AWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ55 AWC registered?

GJ55 AWC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is GJ55 AWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 AWC shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ55 AWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ55 AWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.