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GJ55 FZT

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,733 mi
Last recorded153,733 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 FZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 153,733 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 153,733 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 148,547 miles

exhaust outerskin deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2024 148,547 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust outerskin deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2023 134,530 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 123,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 111,661 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 95,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,090 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,103 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,537 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,976 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 34,973 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn is weak, advise service or change.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,055 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,863 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre perished/ cracking

osr tyre perished/ cracking

wipers smeer

Fail 19 Sep 2013 30,863 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre perished/ cracking

osr tyre perished/ cracking

wipers smeer

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,324 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear have uneven wear to treads. osf + rear tyres have stone cuts to treads

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,173 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,992 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,751 miles

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 FZT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

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

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