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NJ55 JGO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,373 mi
Last recorded86,373 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 JGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 86,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump pourus (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Jul 2020 84,125 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror in peripheral vision ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded and seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 84,125 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror in peripheral vision ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded and seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 79,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 79,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,079 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,722 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,986 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,179 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,053 miles

Bottom of radiator deteriorating although no leak of coolant.

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Outer casing of exhaust mid section deteriorated although no leak of exhaust gas.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 68,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Bottom of radiator deteriorating although no leak of coolant.

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Outer casing of exhaust mid section deteriorated although no leak of exhaust gas.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,440 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 59,529 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 59,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,658 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 53,658 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,497 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)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 45,497 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,580 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,312 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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NJ55 JGO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JGO, 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 JGO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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