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CW54 NZR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,403 mi
Last recorded77,403 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 NZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 77,403 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 68,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,812 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,417 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear noise from brake drum when rotated recommend further investigation

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,667 miles

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

Nearside handbrake performance has just met criteria

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,819 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear section of exhaust is corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,718 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 62,718 miles

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

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,916 miles

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

Rear exhaust box and bracket are corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,948 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,991 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,917 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

both rear springs corroded

slight play in both inner rack ball joints

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,559 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box band corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 41,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box band corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust back box and mounting strap are corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 35,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust back box and mounting strap are corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 30,174 miles

o/s parking brake reqires attention

Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,174 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,098 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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CW54 NZR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 CW54 NZR, 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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CW54 NZR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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