MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust silencer insecure centre heat sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Direction indicators slightly discoloured front rear and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST BEING CARRIED OUT.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured front rear and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST BEING CARRIED OUT.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box small hole (7.1.2)
Front brake disc have slight scoring
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect haed lamp is misted up inside with water (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box small hole (7.1.2)
Front brake disc have slight scoring
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level low
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GJ55 FZU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 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 FZU, 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 FZU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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