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GY55 JNJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,426 mi
Last recorded144,426 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 JNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 144,426 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 135,935 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 135,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 129,017 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 123,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 119,497 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 119,497 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 113,226 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 113,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,556 miles

All rear brake pipes slight corrosion.

Front Bumper slightly loose.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp internal condensation.

Rear Exhaust box heavy corrosion.

Fail 10 Mar 2017 107,566 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

All rear brake pipes slight corrosion.

Front Bumper slightly loose.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp internal condensation.

Rear Exhaust box heavy corrosion.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,011 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal requirements

front indicators showing white

high level stop light inop

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,498 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,493 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,448 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 94,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 84,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,919 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,861 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,468 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 37,468 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,684 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

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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GY55 JNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GY55 JNJ, 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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GY55 JNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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