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CP05 NKJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,893 mi
Last recorded137,893 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 NKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2019 137,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface corroded with corrosion flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by axle mounting and cars own jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface corroded with corrosion flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded excessively within 30cm of seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear spare wheel insecure in boot well

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump and sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose insecure and could foul against the wheel under rotation

Pass 25 Jul 2018 121,151 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 121,151 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 119,351 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust system damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2017 119,350 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on both edges heavily worn inner shoulder 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust system damaged

nearside front tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

Pass 2 Aug 2016 116,908 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 116,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 111,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on o/s lower part (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaking on sump

Fail 6 Aug 2015 111,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on down pipe joint and rear box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction not correct (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on o/s lower part (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaking on sump

Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,801 miles

advise steering rack worn on o/s

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 106,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

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

advise steering rack worn on o/s

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,064 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 97,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 83,504 miles

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 25 May 2011 70,331 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,442 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 58,442 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 5 May 2009 46,868 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2009 46,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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CP05 NKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CP05 NKJ, 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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CP05 NKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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