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GJ55 CNE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,908 mi
Last recorded86,908 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,908 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 86,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 86,886 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Fail 9 May 2017 86,886 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 78,153 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,518 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 72,518 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,465 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

rear silencer slightly deteriated

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Oct 2012 64,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

rear silencer slightly deteriated

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,910 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 59,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 52,334 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s wiper poor,o/s/r indicator bulb loosing colour, rear silencer heavily rusted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,334 miles

n/s wiper poor,o/s/r indicator bulb loosing colour, rear silencer heavily rusted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,736 miles

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

condensation n/s headlamp

Fail 26 Sep 2009 40,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

condensation n/s headlamp

Pass 27 Sep 2008 30,300 miles

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

f. brake pads may be wearing low. wipers slightly smeary

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 CNE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 CNE, 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 CNE registered?

GJ55 CNE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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