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GU05 PXJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,579 mi
Last recorded91,579 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 PXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2024 91,579 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 90,814 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling system ( rad )? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front headlight lens fading both sides

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective needs renewing soon (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 90,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling system ( rad )? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front headlight lens fading both sides

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 89,904 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 89,874 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 89,076 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front headlight lens fading

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,460 miles

Offside Front headlight lens fading

Fail 5 Mar 2020 88,453 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight lens fading

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 85,954 miles

Coolant leak bad ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,883 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,418 miles

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear getting down

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,409 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes deteriated

Pass 31 Jan 2015 71,443 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 71,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 64,997 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 56,248 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s dip poor patern

Pass 2 Feb 2013 56,248 miles

o/s dip poor patern

Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,768 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 49,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,133 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 47,133 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 43,688 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

pads getting low discs poor stone chip zone b n/s rear tyre nr limit

Fail 6 Feb 2010 43,688 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

pads getting low discs poor stone chip zone b n/s rear tyre nr limit

Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,258 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,311 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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GU05 PXJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GU05 PXJ, 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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GU05 PXJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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