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NB05 OXU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,725 mi
Last recorded80,725 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 OXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 80,725 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 80,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 75,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside outer sill corroded but not holed

Fail 14 Jan 2022 75,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside outer sill corroded but not holed

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 71,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 71,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 64,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 64,036 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,221 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,414 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,388 miles

Centre Front Upper Driver interior mirror deterioration around edges

Nearside Front Unable to inspect front disc pads

Offside Front Unable to inspect front disc pads

Offside Front Upper Oil leak from upper part of engine

Offside Rear Lower Rearmost exhaust box deterioration and peeling off of outer skin

Fail 10 Feb 2016 39,388 miles

Centre Front Upper Driver interior mirror deterioration around edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Unable to inspect front disc pads

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Unable to inspect front disc pads

Offside Front Upper Oil leak from upper part of engine

Offside Rear Lower Rearmost exhaust box deterioration and peeling off of outer skin

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,144 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 26,953 miles

All 6 amber bulbs discoloured

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,791 miles

engine light on

nearside rear bumpstop

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,554 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,717 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 16,278 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 13,445 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 10,757 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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NB05 OXU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NB05 OXU, 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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NB05 OXU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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