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GK55 SWJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,601 mi
Last recorded80,601 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,601 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,852 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,110 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,645 miles

all four tyre treads are wearing low

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,757 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 25,757 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GK55 SWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GK55 SWJ, 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 GK55 SWJ registered?

GK55 SWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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