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NA05 EXR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,983 mi
Last recorded143,983 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 EXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 143,983 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 143,983 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 143,948 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure door does not latch securely, (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak advise coolant leak from radiator area ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise exhaust cataylic deteriorating

advise front suspension arms corroded/bushes deteriorating

advise rear shockers corroded

advise reversing lamps not working

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2020 142,633 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 142,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 140,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 140,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 137,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2018 137,298 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2017 132,366 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 132,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Emissions not tested due to over heating (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2016 122,954 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 103,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 23 Jan 2015 103,602 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 23 Jan 2014 85,780 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 85,717 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,612 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,063 miles

front brake discs and pads well worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,964 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,258 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 11,117 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 EXR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NA05 EXR, 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 EXR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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