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GJ55 FZN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,570 mi
Last recorded84,570 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 84,570 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,463 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,221 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edges and has a screw in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 77,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,390 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,389 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,937 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,576 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 53,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,861 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pads low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 34,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2008 17,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FZN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FZN, 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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GJ55 FZN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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