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SO05 NJF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,096 mi
Last recorded68,096 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 NJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 68,069 miles

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

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

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,380 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and weak but no holed

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and weak but no holed

drivers door check strap faulty

Fail 15 Jun 2017 61,374 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded and scored (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded and scored (3.5.1i)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and weak but no holed

Nearside Front brake bind

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and weak but no holed

drivers door check strap faulty

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres sidewall perished

eml on

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2016 60,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres sidewall perished

eml on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,129 miles

EML on

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 57,129 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

EML on

all brakes req attention

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,277 miles

e.m.l on

Fail 10 Jun 2013 51,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

e.m.l on

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,415 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,333 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 47,333 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,545 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 43,545 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,501 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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SO05 NJF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SO05 NJF, 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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SO05 NJF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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