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NA05 HRC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,257 mi
Last recorded105,257 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 HRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2019 105,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 101,028 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 101,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 92,028 miles

all road wheels have trim covers

slight play in rack ends

Fail 24 Jun 2017 92,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all road wheels have trim covers

slight play in rack ends

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill also includes seat belt prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill also includes seat belt prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear brakes binding on slightly

center high level rear stop lamp not working

nearside door mirror insecure

rear registration plate insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2016 87,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill also includes seat belt prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill also includes seat belt prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear brakes binding on slightly

center high level rear stop lamp not working

nearside door mirror insecure

rear registration plate insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,408 miles

Center and rear exhaust deteriorated

High level brake light inop

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 80,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Center and rear exhaust deteriorated

High level brake light inop

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level brake light inop

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 74,406 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

High level brake light

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,543 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 68,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,655 miles

Condensation to O/S/F light cluster

Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,879 miles

both rear tyres treads cracking and treads low

Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres treads cracking and treads low

front discs badly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,691 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 45,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,360 miles

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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NA05 HRC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HRC, 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 HRC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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