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GJ55 LLD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,587 mi
Last recorded102,587 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 LLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 102,587 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 102,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has flat spot reading 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 94,828 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

internal bonnet release damaged

items removed from windscreen prior to test

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2015 78,772 miles

Rear coil springs corroded & shocks light misting of oil

Fail 28 Nov 2015 78,772 miles

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

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

Front brake efforts imbalanced

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil springs corroded & shocks light misting of oil

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 70,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S headlamp has condensation.

REar exhaust perishing,corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 56,379 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 56,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 54,874 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 48,578 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,578 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,538 miles

High level stop light inoperative

O/S/F Wiper rubber split

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres badly perished and worn close to limit ( advise replacement)

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/f wiper blade split

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield fitted and pipes runs above fuel tank

unable to inspect outer sills due to cover fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,388 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 LLD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LLD, 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 LLD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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