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NG05 GJX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,440 mi
Last recorded123,440 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 GJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 123,440 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 123,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 123,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres low tread

offside rear tyre low tread and cracking to tread

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,735 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 104,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 88,858 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 88,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 82,338 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 82,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 74,475 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

front discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 68,275 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2011 68,275 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 58,757 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 58,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 50,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 41,872 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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NG05 GJX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NG05 GJX, 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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NG05 GJX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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