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NJ05 OVZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

48,664 mi
Last recorded48,664 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 48,664 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

suspension components rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2025 48,664 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2024 48,284 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 48,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 47,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 46,615 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 46,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,493 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 43,503 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,262 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,705 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 40,705 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,949 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,063 miles

rear silencer in poor condition/corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,592 miles

rear silencer in poor condition/corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,304 miles

rear silencer corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2012 32,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,867 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 13 Apr 2011 31,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,052 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 29,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,290 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,741 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 OVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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