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NJ05 ODX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,047 mi
Last recorded52,047 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 ODX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 52,047 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 49,541 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,274 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 46,904 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 45,602 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,832 miles

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

clutch pedal bite point high in operation

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 43,058 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 43,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 40,862 miles

Rear Exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 40,862 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and sticker ()

Rear Exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,368 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,698 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer casing of rear silencer heavily deteriorated, although no leak of exhaust gas.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,552 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 29,242 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 26,316 miles

N/S/F wiper slightly split.

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 26,316 miles

N/S/F wiper slightly split.

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 23,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 23,313 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,778 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,276 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 13,485 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,414 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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NJ05 ODX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NJ05 ODX, 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 NJ05 ODX registered?

NJ05 ODX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is NJ05 ODX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 ODX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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