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NJ55 JUF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

87,084 mi
Last recorded87,084 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 JUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 87,084 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 87,083 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 85,548 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 85,547 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 83,895 miles

Both side sills repair covered in underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 83,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in front of existing repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 82,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi on to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 82,971 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi on to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 81,568 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 81,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 19 Dec 2019 78,800 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 78,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,146 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 64,146 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 56,469 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 56,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,289 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 44,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,915 miles

n/sf tyre slight cracking in tread pattern

Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,367 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 40,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,043 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,755 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers split at ends

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,275 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

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 JUF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

NJ55 JUF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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