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GJ55 GAO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,398 mi
Last recorded89,398 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,398 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 89,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,033 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective corrosion to hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 86,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective corrosion to hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,536 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,536 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,088 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2017 82,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,091 miles

cracking on nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2016 79,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal

Fail 24 Sep 2015 75,557 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 69,302 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both side repeaters are beginning to turn pale

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,371 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,700 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,648 miles

front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,543 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 43,540 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 37,095 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,323 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 GAO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GAO, 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 GAO registered?

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

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