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GL05 VJN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,223 mi
Last recorded52,223 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,223 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,059 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 50,059 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint outer (2.5.B.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,633 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,399 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 42,399 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,505 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,481 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,982 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 29,982 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,646 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 20,816 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,816 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,486 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 VJN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

GL05 VJN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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