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GM05 BJZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,275 mi
Last recorded79,275 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 BJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 79,275 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,080 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,330 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,947 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 67,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,161 miles

engine light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2013 55,161 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)

engine light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,401 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 49,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,664 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 45,626 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 40,229 miles

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

front discs worn

slight play in n/s drop link

Fail 23 Oct 2010 40,229 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

slight play in n/s drop link

Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,621 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,690 miles

slight blow from injector seals

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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GM05 BJZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GM05 BJZ, 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 GM05 BJZ registered?

GM05 BJZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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