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FJ05 NZB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

34,402 mi
Last recorded34,402 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 NZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 34,402 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre near the limit

bonnet pull lever insecure

Pass 14 May 2025 33,443 miles

Nearside Front noise coming from front when the wheel is rotating but unable to determine where from.

limited vision of front brake pads.

Fail 13 May 2025 33,443 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front noise coming from front when the wheel is rotating but unable to determine where from.

limited vision of front brake pads.

Pass 20 May 2024 32,258 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

knock from front suspension ,nothing found during test

Pass 10 May 2023 31,327 miles

bonnet cable release lever insecure

Pass 12 May 2022 30,522 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 30,522 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 29,713 miles

Nearside Rear tyre down to 2.2mm (1.6mm limit)

bonnet release lever insecure

slight binding of nearside rear brake

Pass 11 May 2020 27,616 miles

Offside Front coil spring fouling on lower cup of strut ?

bonnet release lever insecure

Fail 11 May 2020 27,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fouling on lower cup of strut ?

bonnet release lever insecure

Pass 10 May 2019 26,222 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody and parts corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 25,232 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2018 25,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2017 23,973 miles

Nearside wiper smeary

Fail 8 May 2017 23,967 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside wiper smeary

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to bind

Pass 13 May 2016 22,731 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge no cords visible time of test (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 21,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel tight when rotated

Pass 13 May 2014 19,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 18,478 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Apr 2013 18,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper split

Pass 14 May 2012 13,128 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 12,131 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 12,131 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 10,805 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Apr 2008 7,385 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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FJ05 NZB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ05 NZB, 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 FJ05 NZB registered?

FJ05 NZB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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