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AO05 NGG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,617 mi
Last recorded147,617 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 147,617 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust manifold heat shield corroding away

Headlights discoloured

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing in front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing in front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight, from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 142,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroding,brackets corroding away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 for bushes front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

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

head lights slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Mar 2019 131,575 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 131,575 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 122,072 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 121,945 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 109,874 miles

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed on inside edge-both rear tyres worn near to wear bars

Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,943 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 98,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 87,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 87,336 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 84,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,780 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 77,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2012 70,588 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 70,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 61,046 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 61,046 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 50,730 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 41,053 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,847 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 30,841 miles

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

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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AO05 NGG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AO05 NGG, 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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AO05 NGG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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