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MJ05 GAO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

72,893 mi
Last recorded72,893 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 GAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 72,893 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 71,754 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,381 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 70,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 68,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 68,770 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,727 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 67,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 65,048 miles

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

Offside Rear sill corroding

nsr and osr bumpstops missing

Fail 14 Jun 2019 65,048 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroding

nsr and osr bumpstops missing

Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,171 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 62,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,259 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 23 Jun 2017 59,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,391 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to show cord

exhaust backbox skin corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,829 miles

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

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

bumps stop rubbers missing on rear

eml on

exhaust corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2015 52,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bumps stop rubbers missing on rear

eml on

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,021 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded but no leaks

Fail 26 Jun 2014 49,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded but no leaks

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,057 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 45,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,336 miles

engine management light on

rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,707 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 36,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 32,317 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,317 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,673 miles

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

moisture in n/s headlamp

Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,366 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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MJ05 GAO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 MJ05 GAO, 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 MJ05 GAO registered?

MJ05 GAO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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