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NA05 MXC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 95,643 miles

ecu light on

lambda reading just within limits

nearside front tyre very close to limit 2mm 175/65/14

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Jan 2018 95,643 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

ecu light on

lambda reading just within limits

nearside front tyre very close to limit 2mm 175/65/14

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,495 miles

centre exhaust corroded

ecu light on

Fail 5 Jan 2017 88,495 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust corroded

ecu light on

Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,543 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside rear tyre worn

Slight bind from nearside front brake

Slight plai in offside front track rod end

Fail 22 Dec 2015 80,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Not on at end off test (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust corroded

Offside rear tyre worn

Slight bind from nearside front brake

Slight plai in offside front track rod end

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,789 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2015 72,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,338 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

nearside door check strap loose

nearside front tyre close to limit

no plate light lense missing

rear bump stops missing

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,639 miles

exhaust bracket snaped

front discs and pads slightly worn

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Nov 2012 55,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust bracket snaped

front discs and pads slightly worn

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,993 miles

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

o/s front tyre cracking between tread

o/s rear number plate lamp cover missing still work ok

Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,770 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished (been run flat)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 40,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,703 miles

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

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust salt starting advise to clean and wax oil prevent rust

Fail 29 Oct 2009 32,703 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust salt starting advise to clean and wax oil prevent rust

Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,019 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,205 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 MXC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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