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GL05 FJC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,235 mi
Last recorded101,235 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 101,235 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 12 Dec 2016 101,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,022 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,042 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,271 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,865 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 64,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,352 miles

Clutch deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2012 64,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch deteriorated

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,657 miles

corrosion to exhaust

engine check light on

Pass 4 Jan 2010 45,425 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 45,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 33,326 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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GL05 FJC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL05 FJC, 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 GL05 FJC registered?

GL05 FJC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is GL05 FJC safe to buy?

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