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CA54 NSZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,706 mi
Last recorded97,706 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 NSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,706 miles

n/s/f and rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2019 97,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s/f and rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,311 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2018 85,311 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,347 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

possible power steering malfunction

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

possible power steering malfunction

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,305 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre 185/60/15

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 81,305 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in nearside front tyre 185/60/15

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 77,157 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,111 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,568 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 63,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,573 miles

offside wiper blade poor at clearing screen.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,524 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 41,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,363 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 33,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,902 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 23,580 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 23,580 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)

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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CA54 NSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CA54 NSZ, 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 CA54 NSZ registered?

CA54 NSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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