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GJ55 AWZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,196 mi
Last recorded101,196 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,196 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,727 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,829 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

rear exhaust box rusty and peeling

offside front tyre has several cuts in tread

Fail 3 Dec 2013 77,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

rear exhaust box rusty and peeling

offside front tyre has several cuts in tread

Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,659 miles

near side door mirror glass damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,857 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 53,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 42,774 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 42,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,844 miles

all 4 tyres perished

front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,812 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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GJ55 AWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWZ, 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 GJ55 AWZ registered?

GJ55 AWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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