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NC05 AOX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,693 mi
Last recorded76,693 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 AOX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 76,693 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 73,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 69,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 69,329 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 67,890 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 66,155 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 64,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 63,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 61,285 miles

Oil leak engine sump corroded ()

Pass 15 May 2017 59,347 miles

Oil leak engine sump corroded and porous ()

Pass 23 May 2016 56,497 miles

Front corrosion on Inner braking surface

Fail 23 May 2016 56,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front corrosion on Inner braking surface

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

Fail 15 May 2015 52,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 52,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,929 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 48,929 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 46,126 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 46,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 42,498 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 38,404 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 34,878 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 26,769 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 17,038 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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NC05 AOX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NC05 AOX, 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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NC05 AOX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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