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NJ05 UPR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,509 mi
Last recorded76,509 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 UPR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 72,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 72,402 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 69,035 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 69,035 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,048 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 68,048 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 67,202 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 67,202 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 65,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 64,132 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 64,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked chaffing on cable tie. (3.6.B.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible pump (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 62,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 May 2017 62,627 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center support rotted off. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part drop link. (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working center. (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front flexi slightly chaffed.

Pass 17 May 2016 60,906 miles

center box outer skin loose.

Fail 17 May 2016 60,906 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' obsolete tax disc holder. (8.3.1e)

center box outer skin loose.

Pass 19 May 2015 59,520 miles

corrosion to exhaust center box outer casing loose.

Fail 18 May 2015 5,952 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to exhaust center box outer casing loose.

Pass 12 May 2014 57,961 miles

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

exhaust..center box outer cover loose.

Pass 20 May 2013 55,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,400 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 51,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,974 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 46,972 miles

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

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

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

Front discs lipped

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,801 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 26 Feb 2009 33,006 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,064 miles

n/s/r tyre has two nails in tread.

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread.

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 UPR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 UPR, 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 UPR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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