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GJ55 LKV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,387 mi
Last recorded49,387 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 LKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,387 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,405 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 41,401 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

bonnet release mechanism faulty

Pass 22 Nov 2013 35,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer deteriorating on outer skin.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,540 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 20,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,707 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 LKV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LKV, 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 LKV registered?

GJ55 LKV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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