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NA05 VNJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,217 mi
Last recorded73,217 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 VNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,217 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 73,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,296 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 71,296 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,253 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 70,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 64,044 miles

Nearside wing repeater lens missings

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 14 May 2018 64,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside wing repeater lens missings

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

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 10 May 2017 57,777 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Rear tyre heavy cracks in tread, runout

Offside door mirror damaged

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 11 May 2016 51,475 miles

Offside Front tyre slight uneven wear

Offside Rear coil spring poor condition

Offside door mirror damaged

both rear tyres runout, cracks in sidewalls and tread

exhaust system poor condition

indicator stalk/switch worn

Fail 11 May 2016 51,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre slight uneven wear

Offside Rear coil spring poor condition

Offside door mirror damaged

both rear tyres runout, cracks in sidewalls and tread

exhaust system poor condition

indicator stalk/switch worn

Pass 7 May 2015 44,439 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 44,439 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 38,805 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 34,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 May 2013 34,358 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 May 2012 30,183 miles
Fail 13 May 2012 30,183 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 27,051 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 27,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 24,380 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

impact damage to bonnet

n/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 22 May 2009 21,105 miles

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

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 Jun 2008 18,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,587 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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NA05 VNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NA05 VNJ, 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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NA05 VNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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