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NC05 ATZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,516 mi
Last recorded91,516 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 ATZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,516 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive NOTE OIL ON CAMBELT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush STRUT GLAND PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 91,456 miles

Central Rear Upper Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive NOTE OIL ON CAMBELT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush STRUT GLAND PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,837 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 85,784 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All inc. repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,096 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 76,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,351 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 68,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,069 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 61,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 55,534 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 May 2017 55,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,205 miles

both wing repeaters slightly white

Fail 5 May 2015 43,462 miles

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

engine managment light indicates a fault

Pass 5 May 2015 43,462 miles

engine managment light indicates a fault

Pass 7 May 2014 42,876 miles

engine managment light indicates a fault

engine sump pourous

Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,825 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 36,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 30,775 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 24,470 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,358 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 ATZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ATZ, 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 ATZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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