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NC05 DBV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,471 mi
Last recorded91,471 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 DBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 91,471 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 91,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,442 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,836 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 73,836 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage loose middle (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2016 68,587 miles

Drivers front wiper blade edges split

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 May 2015 63,471 miles

Nearside wiper blade edges split

Pass 24 May 2014 57,055 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 57,055 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2013 49,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 May 2012 41,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2012 41,428 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2011 35,229 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 35,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2010 29,980 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 22,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2008 17,928 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 DBV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DBV, 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 DBV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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