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MD05 NWN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

121,914 mi
Last recorded121,914 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 NWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 121,914 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 121,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 116,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 112,419 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 112,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 61,711 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 61,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop Bump stop corroded/ insecure (2.4.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 61,710 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2016 61,460 miles

Engine light illuminated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S drop links slight play (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine area

Rear Both rear tyres are starting to deteriorate. Cracking on treads

Fail 25 May 2016 61,459 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine light illuminated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S drop links slight play (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine area

Rear Both rear tyres are starting to deteriorate. Cracking on treads

Pass 16 May 2015 52,075 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres rubber starting to deteriorate (cracking)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 May 2015 52,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s and n/s/r tyres rubber starting to deteriorate (cracking)

slight engine oil leak

unable to see o/s/f and n/s/f outer pads

Fail 27 May 2014 47,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 47,907 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,999 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 44,999 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust outer skin falling off

Fail 13 Nov 2012 39,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,214 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,373 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,160 miles

1/ n/r lamp full of water 2/ nail in o/s/rear

Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,277 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 25,277 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rearlight unit full of water

Fail 5 Nov 2008 20,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rearlight unit full of water

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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MD05 NWN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MD05 NWN, 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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MD05 NWN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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