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NJ55 KFD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,859 mi
Last recorded103,859 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 103,859 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s front inner wing liner insecure

o/s front inner wing liner insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2017 103,791 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.2.1f)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s front inner wing liner insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,044 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 93,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 79,345 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 79,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 60,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all road wheels have trim covers

brake and clutch pedal anti slips slightly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,066 miles

all road wheels have trim covers

brake and clutch pedal anti slips slightly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,504 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,515 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 49,505 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 44,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,106 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 KFD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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