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GJ55 FZW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,367 mi
Last recorded94,367 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 94,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,526 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 85,592 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after flexy (7.1.2)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downstream of the flexi section. (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 63,326 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" blade fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" blade fitted (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downstream of the flexi section. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,991 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 53,018 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 53,018 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 40,581 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,941 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,172 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 FZW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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