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PG05 GGJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,604 mi
Last recorded103,604 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 GGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,604 miles

Damage to front bumper

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 103,604 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Damage to front bumper

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,627 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear high level brake light inoperative.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,511 miles

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

rear high level brake light inoperative.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,060 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil requires top up.

n/s front tyre is damaged slightly around the outer wall.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 67,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil requires top up.

n/s front tyre is damaged slightly around the outer wall.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar drop link lower joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 48,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,216 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 27,681 miles

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,681 miles

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,931 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,274 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,627 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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PG05 GGJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PG05 GGJ, 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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PG05 GGJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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