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AD05 NCJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,571 mi
Last recorded107,571 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 NCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 107,571 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 107,571 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 101,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,977 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 94,977 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,434 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 88,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,679 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 79,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 66,141 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Both rear brake flexys show corrossion to ferules

Fail 28 Dec 2017 66,141 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Both rear brake flexys show corrossion to ferules

Pass 28 Dec 2016 60,979 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 60,979 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 55,910 miles

Exhaust system is corroded but not blowing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,633 miles

front tyres low 2.5mm

high level brake not working

rear silencer rusty

rear tyres low 3mm

all tyres iner and outer side walls cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2012 35,898 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 35,898 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,306 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,257 miles

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

front brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,106 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,792 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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AD05 NCJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AD05 NCJ, 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 AD05 NCJ registered?

AD05 NCJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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