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NJ55 KYS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,145 mi
Last recorded84,145 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 KYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 84,145 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 81,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,974 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 78,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inside edge

exhaust hanger missing

oil leak

rear wiper deteriated

Fail 5 Dec 2014 67,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,037 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

exhaust hanger missing (secure)

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,972 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Dec 2011 50,553 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs

man light on

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 44,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,767 miles

exhaust b/box badly corrodded

n/s/r seat back latch poor operation

slight noise on engine

Fail 14 Dec 2009 38,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

exhaust b/box badly corrodded

front brake pads badly worn

n/s/r indicator discoloured

n/s/r seat back latch poor operation

slight noise on engine

o/s/f tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre 2mm and has nail in tyre also o/s/r tyre has 3mm of tread

Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,752 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 24,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KYS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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