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GJ55 WFR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

163,137 mi
Last recorded163,137 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 163,137 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 162,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 154,414 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Under-inflated ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 154,414 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust/fuel tank heat shield not fully retained by fixings but unlikely to become detached

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Under-inflated ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 142,643 miles

Central Rear Exhaust shield not fully secure but unlikely to become detached

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 142,067 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 128,007 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 127,991 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 114,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 114,112 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 of catalytic converter section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 101,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 101,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 91,270 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,362 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 79,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,969 miles

rear exhaust hanger is broken but the system is still considered adequately supported.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 66,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust hanger is broken but the system is still considered adequately supported.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,175 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 46,050 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 34,538 miles

Both rear tyres on 3.5mm

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,538 miles

Both rear tyres on 3.5mm

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 29 Apr 2009 28,893 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 28,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WFR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WFR, 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 WFR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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