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BJ55 NSO

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,806 mi
Last recorded100,806 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,806 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 100,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,746 miles

Oil leak At sump pan ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 95,743 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Also flattened, possibly from previous spring failure (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak At sump pan ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,266 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 94,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,973 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres approx. 3mm

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,102 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 82,970 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,209 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 75,108 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,750 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,835 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 57,830 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,446 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front brakes sticking a bit ok in brake roller test

Fail 29 Sep 2009 36,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise front brakes sticking a bit ok in brake roller test

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,045 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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BJ55 NSO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NSO, 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 NSO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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