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VF55 NJN

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,445 mi
Last recorded89,445 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 NJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 89,445 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & perished 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & perished 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, edge & perished 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & perished 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,781 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nsr & osr (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

nsf & osf seat (upright position slight movement)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,122 miles

both rear outer light lens missing

corrosion on front brake discs

exhaust corroded & leaking

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Oct 2016 74,322 miles

both front brake discs & brake pads worn

both front tyres close to limits

both rear outer light lens missing

exhaust corroded in places

front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,551 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on exhaust in places

rear lights lens covers missing

Pass 7 May 2014 48,390 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 May 2014 48,350 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,144 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear silencer in poor condition

wiper blade marks on windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2013 41,057 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear silencer in poor condition

wiper blade marks on windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,452 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,562 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,706 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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VF55 NJN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF55 NJN, 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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VF55 NJN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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