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NC05 UAJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,078 mi
Last recorded71,078 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 UAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 71,078 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2026 71,068 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 60,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 57,003 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 53,329 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Sep 2023 53,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,916 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,085 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 32,255 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,276 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 28,153 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,563 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,881 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,058 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,868 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,538 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,373 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,544 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 9,839 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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NC05 UAJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NC05 UAJ, 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 NC05 UAJ registered?

NC05 UAJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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The MOT history for NC05 UAJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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