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AX05 NBG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,521 mi
Last recorded80,521 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 80,521 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,774 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 78,869 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

steering slightly over steering to the right when on lock

Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,150 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,874 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 76,872 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,168 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,357 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,386 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,768 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,009 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer poor

Fail 15 Apr 2015 63,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer poor

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,326 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,702 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,639 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 42,639 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,206 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,794 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,600 miles

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

o/s/f tyre,small cut in inner side wall.

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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AX05 NBG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AX05 NBG, 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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AX05 NBG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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