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NJ05 OVL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,935 mi
Last recorded70,935 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 70,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,211 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 68,211 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 64,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' MAGIC TREES (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 58,814 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 52,911 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)

covers on wheels (unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts)

n/s wing mirror damaged slightly

n/s/r light lens damaged slightly

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to various body panels

Fail 12 May 2015 52,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

covers on wheels (unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts)

n/s wing mirror damaged slightly

n/s/r light lens damaged slightly

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to various body panels

Pass 7 May 2014 49,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers on wheels (unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts)

exhaust corroded

mil light on

n/s mirror damaged slightly

n/s sill damaged

n/s/r light lens damaged slightly

slight play o/s rack end

Fail 7 May 2014 49,483 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s sill damaged

n/s/r light lens damaged slightly

slight play o/s rack end

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers on wheels (unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts)

exhaust corroded

mil light on

n/s mirror damaged slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,906 miles

covers on wheels (unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts)

exhaust corroded

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/r light lens damaged

play in n/s/f rack end

play in o/s/f rack end

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,312 miles

both front wipers poor

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2012 36,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wipers poor

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,289 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 31,289 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wipers split but still clearing screen

both rear tyres perished

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 2 May 2010 22,869 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 2 May 2010 22,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 6 May 2009 16,733 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,116 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 OVL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OVL, 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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NJ05 OVL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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