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NJ55 JTV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,820 mi
Last recorded53,820 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 JTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2022 53,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm/worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant low - no obvious leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed difficult to open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 40,502 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 40,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 30,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 30,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,873 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

front wiper blades worn

high level stop light not working, may not be connected

Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,410 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 27,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 27,408 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 2,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 25,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,242 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,431 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,739 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 18,856 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 15,784 miles

nearside front wiper blade split at end.

nearside rear seat and belt not tested,child seat fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 12,297 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested,child seat fitted.

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 JTV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 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 JTV, 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 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ55 JTV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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