2005 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · GL05 GLJ
2005 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 64,546 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL05 GLJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 64,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL05 GLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen C3 (GL05 GLJ) between June 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer s”.
GL05 GLJ Mileage History
- 18/06/200813,343 mi
- 24/06/200916,307 mi+2,964 mi
- 24/06/201018,673 mi+2,366 mi
- 17/06/201122,436 mi+3,763 mi
- 21/06/201225,267 mi+2,831 mi
- 06/06/201327,948 mi+2,681 mi
- 06/06/201327,948 mi
- 16/06/201430,840 mi+2,892 mi
- 16/06/201430,840 mi
- 19/06/201535,080 mi+4,240 mi
- 14/06/201638,693 mi+3,613 mi
- 14/06/201748,086 mi+9,393 mi
- 13/06/201850,684 mi+2,598 mi
- 13/06/201954,258 mi+3,574 mi
- 10/12/202057,877 mi+3,619 mi
- 07/12/202159,469 mi+1,592 mi
- 07/12/202159,469 mi
- 06/02/202360,667 mi+1,198 mi
- 22/02/202360,685 mi+18 mi
- 13/02/202461,979 mi+1,294 mi
- 13/02/202461,985 mi+6 mi
- 19/02/202563,325 mi+1,340 mi
- 19/02/202563,331 mi+6 mi
- 13/02/202664,540 mi+1,209 mi
- 13/02/202664,546 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,900 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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