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GJ55 XJC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,059 mi
Last recorded110,059 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 110,059 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension lower balljoint grease cover fouled by balljoint protector that is not in correct position.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle presented as a 2 seater vehicle.

Fail 30 May 2019 110,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator White. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator lacking Amber and showing almost entirely White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade defective and not clearing screen as it should. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working All 3 stop lamps, nearside, offside and centre not working. (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension lower balljoint grease cover fouled by balljoint protector that is not in correct position.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade defective and not clearing screen as it should. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle presented as a 2 seater vehicle.

Pass 26 May 2018 101,351 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 93,659 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 23 Jun 2016 84,271 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,412 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,832 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,210 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 58,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre perrished close to excessive

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,792 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,467 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,899 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,911 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 XJC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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