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WP54 NJV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,732 mi
Last recorded115,732 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 NJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,732 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear silencer corroded and mounting broken

Fail 6 Feb 2018 115,732 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

rear silencer corroded and mounting broken

Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear section corroded

high level stoplight not working

Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,700 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rear section and mounting bracket corroded

high level stoplight not working

offside rear wheelbearing slightly noisey

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 88,700 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rear section and mounting bracket corroded

high level stoplight not working

offside rear wheelbearing slightly noisey

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,141 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

some corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 25 Sep 2014 69,141 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

some corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside handbrake performance low

rear silencer outer case corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,085 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 58,085 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,941 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,671 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 39,669 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2009 36,795 miles

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

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

osr tyre perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,866 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 22,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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WP54 NJV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 WP54 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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WP54 NJV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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