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NJ05 ORO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,193 mi
Last recorded100,193 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 ORO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,193 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 100,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 85,996 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 78,501 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 73,139 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,893 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 67,401 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 65,609 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,660 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,091 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 61,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,333 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,061 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,378 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,894 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 ORO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

NJ05 ORO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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