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J70 GMK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,270 mi
Last recorded80,270 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 GMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 80,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,810 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 76,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,411 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 73,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,140 miles

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)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 66,139 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,887 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2012 56,825 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,736 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 50,689 miles

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 37,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,874 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,649 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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J70 GMK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J70 GMK, 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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J70 GMK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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