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FY55 NJV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,329 mi
Last recorded57,329 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 57,329 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 55,719 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 54,012 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front direction indicators slightly discoloured

nearside & offside front tyres worn on the edges

Fail 9 Sep 2024 54,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plat value 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front direction indicators slightly discoloured

nearside & offside front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 50,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 48,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside front top strut mount deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2021 48,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside front top strut mount deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 44,194 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 44,194 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,582 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 40,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,041 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 29,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,083 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 26,346 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,346 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 23,141 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,788 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,933 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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FY55 NJV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FY55 NJV, 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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FY55 NJV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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