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EF05 NHB

2005 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,108 mi
Last recorded103,108 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 NHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 103,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,747 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 81,290 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,856 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,026 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,023 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 57,642 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,642 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,742 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 24,984 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,984 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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EF05 NHB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF05 NHB, 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 EF05 NHB registered?

EF05 NHB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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