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GK55 VJD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,071 mi
Last recorded109,071 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VJD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 109,071 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 109,069 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 104,984 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 104,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 101,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 101,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,904 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 91,633 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,212 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 87,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,778 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,183 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,605 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 72,603 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 63,505 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,015 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 56,005 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,073 miles

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

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

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

we advise the offside front tyre is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,598 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 8 Mar 2012 45,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,707 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,707 miles

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

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

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

e.m.l on.

wipers slightly smearing screen.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,637 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 34,637 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,234 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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GK55 VJD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GK55 VJD, 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 VJD registered?

GK55 VJD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2005.

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