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KN05 NVF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,398 mi
Last recorded125,398 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 NVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 125,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Rear bumper support damaged

both wiper blades deteriating

offside outer sill and rear door damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2018 123,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear door and sill damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

bonnet pull handle broken

both headlamp lens pitted

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 9 Jan 2018 123,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear door and sill damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

bonnet pull handle broken

both headlamp lens pitted

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 7 Feb 2017 118,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens condensated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight deviation on both rear lamps (1.1.A.3f)

damage to offside rear door

eml light on

Fail 6 Feb 2017 118,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens condensated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight deviation on both rear lamps (1.1.A.3f)

damage to offside rear door

eml light on

Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,121 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

damage to offside outer sill and offside rear door

Fail 13 Jan 2016 112,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

damage to offside outer sill and offside rear door

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 May 2015 107,606 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 107,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 99,295 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 99,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 87,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 May 2013 87,471 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,864 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED-(not leaking gases)--Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2011 65,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear suspension/bump stops missing

serious coolant leak suspect radiator

Fail 6 May 2011 65,091 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn/bald edges

rear suspension/bump stops missing

serious coolant leak suspect radiator

Fail 26 Apr 2011 64,701 miles

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

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

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

bonet pull broken

both front tyres bald on edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,290 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,368 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 27,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KN05 NVF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KN05 NVF, 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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KN05 NVF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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