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GJ55 RLO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,148 mi
Last recorded108,148 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 RLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2017 108,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 102,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 96,125 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,619 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 87,605 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Advise; O/S/F wiper poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,177 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 76,177 miles

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

note condition of side walls on rear o/s n/s tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,043 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 75,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,004 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 58,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RLO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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