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NA05 EXP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,738 mi
Last recorded95,738 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 EXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 95,738 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 95,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 87,896 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 87,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 84,453 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,798 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on inside wall

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,853 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 65,853 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,835 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,287 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,100 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 34,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,620 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,391 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,635 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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NA05 EXP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NA05 EXP, 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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NA05 EXP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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