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GJ55 XWM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,835 mi
Last recorded80,835 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,835 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,903 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 79,826 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,829 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 70,967 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)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 70,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 61,537 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2015 61,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 49,788 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 43,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaustsupport bracket broken but system secure by other means

Pass 23 Nov 2013 43,330 miles

rear exhaustsupport bracket broken but system secure by other means

Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

backbox bracket broken secured by temporary repair

Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,820 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket corroded/broken

recommend rear silencer hanger replaced

Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,168 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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 22,748 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,753 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 XWM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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