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NJ55 KBF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,630 mi
Last recorded92,630 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 92,630 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 87,370 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 87,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear mounting bracket deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2013 70,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 70,762 miles

off side rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,943 miles

all side lights stay on when switched off

exhaust at rear deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Dec 2012 65,943 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all side lights stay on when switched off

exhaust at rear deteriorated

nearside headlamp has water inside lens

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,376 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 56,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,566 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,916 miles

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

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

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 KBF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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