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GJ55 LMY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,627 mi
Last recorded107,627 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 LMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 107,627 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 104,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 95,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 95,673 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,359 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,079 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,246 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 78,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,761 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,759 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,639 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,320 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,710 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,162 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 36,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,114 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,981 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,303 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 7,747 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 LMY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

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

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