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GP54 FNJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,783 mi
Last recorded102,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 FNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 102,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 100,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 100,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,636 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 98,636 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 91,515 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 84,129 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 77,507 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 77,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 71,672 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 71,672 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 64,314 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,028 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyre perished

Rear tyre perished

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 47,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,986 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,634 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,988 miles

front tyre wearing low

side reapters slighty white

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,971 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,826 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,612 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,485 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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GP54 FNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GP54 FNJ, 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 GP54 FNJ registered?

GP54 FNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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