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GJ55 XWK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,946 mi
Last recorded110,946 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 110,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 102,588 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 95,814 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 95,810 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,955 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 89,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,955 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 88,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,020 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,424 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 81,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,975 miles

near side rear tyre wearing down

windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,969 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

near side rear tyre wearing down

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 54,154 miles

Advise: tempory repair to rear exhaust bracket /

Fail 2 Oct 2013 54,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,295 miles

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

nearside headlight water behind lens

Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,864 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,051 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,605 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,760 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XWK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

GJ55 XWK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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