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GJ55 FNZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

204,657 mi
Last recorded204,657 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 FNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 204,657 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2026 204,657 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 201,509 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 201,508 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 198,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2023 195,844 miles

chip in screen

osf top mount notchy

osr bump stop missing

Pass 24 Oct 2022 194,540 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 194,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,567 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 58,922 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,477 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 56,477 miles

Offside 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)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,699 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 52,699 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,202 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,622 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 33,953 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Fail 18 May 2012 33,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 6 May 2011 29,664 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 29,664 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 25,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in inner edge of offside rear tyre!

Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,845 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 FNZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNZ, 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 FNZ registered?

GJ55 FNZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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