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NJ05 URA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

117,243 mi
Last recorded117,243 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 URA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 117,243 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres outer edges wearing low

Fail 7 Nov 2017 117,243 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres outer edges wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,806 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 96,806 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,807 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,807 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 93,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,891 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 86,891 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 80,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 73,813 miles

both front lower arm rubber bushes perished

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 73,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower arm rubber bushes perished

rear exhaust section corroded

two rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Apr 2012 66,416 miles

Hi level brake light inop

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,416 miles

Hi level brake light inop

Fail 14 Apr 2011 58,345 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,345 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,961 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 49,961 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,054 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 40,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 29,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,438 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 URA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 URA, 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 URA registered?

NJ05 URA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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