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GJ55 FZS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,239 mi
Last recorded167,239 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 FZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 167,239 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 167,239 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 146,182 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 124,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 108,252 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 93,586 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,819 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 59,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,768 miles

Front brake pads appear to be getting low (3mm thickness) and discs appear poor

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Oct 2008 49,652 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake pads appear to be getting low (3mm thickness) and discs appear poor

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 FZS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

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

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