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NJ55 JLO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,433 mi
Last recorded95,433 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 JLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 95,433 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 95,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,380 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)

bonnet stay loose in clip

interior bonnet release lever loose

possible puncture in offside front tyre nail in tread

Fail 9 Mar 2012 81,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

bonnet stay loose in clip

interior bonnet release lever loose

possible puncture in offside front tyre nail in tread

rear brake discs worn

rear wheel bearings to be checked on retest

Pass 12 Mar 2011 63,671 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 63,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,383 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 18,940 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 JLO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JLO, 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 NJ55 JLO registered?

NJ55 JLO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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