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GJ55 LKZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,111 mi
Last recorded111,111 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 LKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 111,111 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front fog light unit damaged

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking worn old not showing cords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

Pass 12 Sep 2016 105,899 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 105,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,966 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

headlight adjuster altered to re check aims

Fail 14 Sep 2015 100,962 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread splitting (4.1.D.1a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

headlight adjuster altered to re check aims

Fail 11 Sep 2014 94,221 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perising not exposing cords

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,221 miles

nearside rear tyre perising not exposing cords

Pass 28 Sep 2013 82,295 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,786 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2011 67,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,252 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 45,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,779 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,112 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 LKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

GJ55 LKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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