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GJ55 CMX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,428 mi
Last recorded74,428 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 74,428 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 74,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 74,170 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 74,102 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 74,102 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 70,223 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 70,184 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,711 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,064 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2019 65,046 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,809 miles

Nearside Rear Bumpstop missing

Fail 4 Sep 2017 59,805 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Handbrake is not working (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Bumpstop missing

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,381 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread area

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread area

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 54,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread area

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread area

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,046 miles

advise centre rear brake light not working

Fail 1 Sep 2015 49,046 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise centre rear brake light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,654 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 37,634 miles

3rd brake light not working

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,634 miles

3rd brake light not working

Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,487 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,326 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 17,726 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,726 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,743 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 13,741 miles

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

Front wipers split but clear ok

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 CMX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

GJ55 CMX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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