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GJ55 MHX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,292 mi
Last recorded85,292 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 85,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 85,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 80,452 miles

Indicator switch faulty loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded , deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2024 80,452 miles

Indicator switch faulty loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded , deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2023 72,562 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 72,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,342 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 57,103 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,961 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 45,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 45,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,517 miles

Nearside head light has condenstion

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,907 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,899 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,116 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,252 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 30,420 miles

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

advise o/s/r tyre tread getting low

advise slight white light o/s/r indicator

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,420 miles

advise o/s/r tyre tread getting low

advise slight white light o/s/r indicator

Fail 30 Aug 2011 28,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise nearside cv gaiter weeping grease at inner end.

advise offside rear tyre outer wall scrubbed.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,063 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise nearside cv gaiter weeping grease at inner end.

advise offside rear tyre outer wall scrubbed.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,757 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nearside front tyre outer wall scrubbed.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 24,757 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nearside front tyre outer wall scrubbed.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,231 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,961 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 MHX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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