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NC05 ASO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,654 mi
Last recorded80,654 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 80,654 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 80,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 78,590 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 75,559 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 75,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 71,070 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 71,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 67,462 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 12 May 2017 67,461 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 64,178 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 61,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 61,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2014 57,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2014 57,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 May 2013 53,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 49,755 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 49,755 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 44,953 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 44,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2010 38,390 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front pads look low

front tyres at 2mm

Pass 15 May 2008 24,708 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 ASO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 NC05 ASO, 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 ASO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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