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GJ55 LME

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

120,114 mi
Last recorded120,114 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 120,114 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower bumper edge insecure

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both front inner wing shields damaged / insecure

both front inner wing shields damaged / insecure

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 10 May 2024 112,358 miles

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Central Upper stop light covered over

Nearside Front Inner wing shield insecure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 109,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 109,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 109,690 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 109,680 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 108,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 108,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clip broken (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 105,341 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 105,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,106 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 101,103 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 100,173 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 100,173 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,356 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,868 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 93,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside front indicator bulb faded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,112 miles

heavy rust rear exhaust

os wiper slightly smeary

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,504 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 82,504 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

high level stoplight not working

Pass 15 Jun 2013 79,543 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 79,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

High Level Brake light not working

Fail 18 Jun 2012 66,424 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,424 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,094 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,799 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,046 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,461 miles

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

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

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

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 LME is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LME, 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 LME is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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