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GJ55 WFA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,460 mi
Last recorded104,460 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,460 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 104,460 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 93,805 miles

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

Nearside 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)

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,920 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 87,903 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges of tread

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 78,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges of tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,097 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre stoplight inoperative

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust showing sign of corrosion

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link join ts

Fail 6 Dec 2013 69,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre stoplight inoperative

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust showing sign of corrosion

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link join ts

Pass 7 Dec 2012 59,027 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,944 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 49,451 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 49,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,659 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 35,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 25,399 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,088 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 WFA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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