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NJ05 OUK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,197 mi
Last recorded98,197 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 98,197 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 22 Dec 2014 89,418 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 89,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2013 80,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2012 72,263 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 72,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,242 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 51,242 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 27,561 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 8,446 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 7,997 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 7,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 OUK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NJ05 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

NJ05 OUK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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