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SO05 NJV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,680 mi
Last recorded90,680 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 NJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 90,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,405 miles

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

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay missing

centre stop light innop

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2017 86,405 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay missing

centre stop light innop

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust hanger detatched

Pass 13 May 2016 73,625 miles

broken exhaust bracket

Fail 13 May 2016 73,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

broken exhaust bracket

Pass 8 May 2015 66,816 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 66,816 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s reg lamp lense missing

Pass 9 May 2014 59,969 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

n/s reg lamp lense missing

Pass 24 May 2013 54,424 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear number plate light cover missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2013 54,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear number plate light cover missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,599 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 47,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,233 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 40,233 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,780 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 26,796 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 26,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,989 miles

oil filler cap missing

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 NJV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 NJV, 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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What year was SO05 NJV registered?

SO05 NJV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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