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NJ55 AXK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,178 mi
Last recorded103,178 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 AXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 103,178 miles

brake discs worn, slight oil leak, play in rack, play in shocker top mounts

springs corroded, shocker casings corroded, exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2018 103,172 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

springs corroded, shocker casings corroded, exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,264 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment all (2.5.A.1c)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,990 miles

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

oil leak, exhaust system coroded, coil springs coroded, x2 front tyres approaching limit

slight play in both front anti-rollbar links, slight lift in both front shocker top mounts

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,848 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 57,101 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 57,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have a cut not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 3 Oct 2012 49,425 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have a cut not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,217 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,787 miles

unable to check rear seats due to child seats fitted.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 35,787 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check rear seats due to child seats fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,011 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2008 25,011 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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NJ55 AXK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NJ55 AXK, 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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NJ55 AXK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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