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GJ55 XWH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,397 mi
Last recorded58,397 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,397 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 57,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear shock absorber external corrosion to casing

offside rear shock absorber external corrosion to casing

Pass 2 Jan 2019 56,745 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,578 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 56,356 miles

Slight corrosion sump

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 56,356 miles

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

Slight corrosion sump

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,005 miles

Advise both front discs

Advise stone chip nearside front windscreen

Both rear tyres deteriation inner edge cracks

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 55,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 55,298 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,865 miles

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

Front brake disks corroded and lipped.

Nearside Rear 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 tyres starting to perish.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 54,865 miles

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

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

Front brake disks corroded and lipped.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,953 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 40,953 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,377 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 12 Nov 2009 31,682 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,116 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 XWH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XWH, 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 XWH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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