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NJ55 KVS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,602 mi
Last recorded66,602 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 66,602 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner + outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2023 66,599 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner + outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2022 56,279 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 56,278 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 49,550 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 49,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 48,263 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,318 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,194 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,752 miles

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

engine man lt on

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2016 43,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported strap corroded( temporarily repaired with wire) (7.1.1)

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

engine man lt on

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,389 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,357 miles

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

oil leak sump

Fail 5 Aug 2014 39,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak sump

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2013 36,340 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,972 miles

noise from engine (alternator/water pump/timing belt area)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

road noise noticed when driven ( tyres/wheel bearings?)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 33,972 miles

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

noise from engine (alternator/water pump/timing belt area)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

road noise noticed when driven ( tyres/wheel bearings?)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,994 miles

offside wiper blade split (still clearing screen )

Fail 23 Aug 2010 26,089 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,089 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,194 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,628 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 KVS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KVS, 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 KVS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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