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GV05 OZJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,866 mi
Last recorded95,866 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 OZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 95,866 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box band broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 93,613 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 93,613 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 89,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm, going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 89,895 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm, going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,665 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 87,665 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,966 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 82,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,687 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 79,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,189 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2019 64,182 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2018 56,828 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 48,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,011 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 41,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 34,905 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,351 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn close to the 2mm wear bars

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,306 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,961 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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GV05 OZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GV05 OZJ, 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 GV05 OZJ registered?

GV05 OZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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