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N16 AEC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,484 mi
Last recorded105,484 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 AEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 105,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 104,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 104,625 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,512 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 92,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 86,997 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 80,127 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 74,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,985 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,768 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 69,768 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,423 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 60,960 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 60,960 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,015 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 56,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 50,209 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 50,209 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 41,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,622 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,281 miles

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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N16 AEC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N16 AEC, 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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N16 AEC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2005.

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