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GR55 JXL

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,370 mi
Last recorded104,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 JXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,370 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 104,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 103,058 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 103,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 99,924 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 94,904 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 94,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,633 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 78,402 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 73,629 miles

nearside rear brake slight binding

Fail 4 Jan 2016 73,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,827 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,287 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 62,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 52,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all indicators going pale

both rear bump stops missing

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,391 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,495 miles

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

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 30 Dec 2009 29,034 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 21,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GR55 JXL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GR55 JXL, 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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GR55 JXL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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