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GJ55 XWB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,641 mi
Last recorded72,641 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,641 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Sep 2014 72,641 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,894 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,694 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,694 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,331 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,632 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 29,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,803 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

splits on nearside front wiper blade.

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 XWB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XWB, 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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What year was GJ55 XWB registered?

GJ55 XWB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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