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GJ55 WVM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,070 mi
Last recorded59,070 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 59,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 49,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 47,040 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,099 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2015 44,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 40,386 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 40,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil low

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,693 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 29,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 25,036 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated on outer wall

nearside wiper blade split

offside front door trim missing

offside front tyre deteriorated on outer wall

offside rear door trim insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,036 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated on outer wall

nearside wiper blade split

offside front door trim missing

offside front tyre deteriorated on outer wall

offside rear door trim insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2010 20,517 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside rear bumper accident damage

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,825 miles

accident damage front lower panel

Fail 24 Sep 2008 10,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

refit loose nsf bumber trim missing centre part of bumper lower trim.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

refit loose nsf bumber trim missing centre part of bumper lower trim.

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 WVM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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