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J3 GJV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,081 mi
Last recorded75,081 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 GJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 75,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 74,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 71,802 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 70,491 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 69,123 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 67,829 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,537 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,717 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,680 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,695 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,258 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,507 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 57,507 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,527 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,910 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,458 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,926 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,026 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,371 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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J3 GJV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J3 GJV, 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 J3 GJV registered?

J3 GJV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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