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BJ55 NPP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,878 mi
Last recorded115,878 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 115,878 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 115,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb loose in holder (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,268 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 106,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 96,796 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 96,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,239 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 19,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,458 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 74,443 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 51,766 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,160 miles

o/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,228 miles

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

accident dammage to n/s/f

Fail 17 Sep 2008 33,228 miles

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

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

accident dammage to n/s/f

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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BJ55 NPP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ55 NPP, 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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BJ55 NPP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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