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GJ55 WEX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,194 mi
Last recorded92,194 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 92,194 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lens deteriorated

interior bonnet catch insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2021 92,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check the wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both headlamp lens deteriorated

interior bonnet catch insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,956 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth and heavily worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

interior bonnet catch insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2019 87,189 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2019 87,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2018 81,621 miles

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

Heat sheild loose

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 81,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Heat sheild loose

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 76,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet release catch insecure

engine warning light on

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2017 76,667 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet release catch insecure

engine warning light on

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2016 70,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

E.m.l illuminated

n/s/r tyre 2mm

rear exhaust outer skin corroded through

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,534 miles

centre brake light not working

engine warning light on

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 64,534 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

engine warning light on

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 58,522 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,472 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/side front tyre has chunk out of outer sidewall not down to cords.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,394 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,630 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,404 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,776 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,552 miles

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

both front tyres outer side walls starting to crack and split

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,653 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 35,653 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 WEX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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