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GJ55 GAU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,235 mi
Last recorded128,235 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 128,235 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 128,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 125,302 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 121,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 121,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 117,949 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 117,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working NEW BULB FITTED ON TEST (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 114,685 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,673 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 103,513 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,198 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 101,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 97,110 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,490 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriated

Fail 30 Sep 2014 93,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,821 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated, temporary support to rear silencer

Fail 8 Oct 2013 89,821 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated, temporary support to rear silencer

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,600 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,260 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 53,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,605 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 46,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,964 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,257 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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 GAU 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 69.2%.

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 GAU, 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 GAU registered?

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

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