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NC05 DBX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,042 mi
Last recorded63,042 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 63,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers on wheels/unable to insepect wheel bolts/nuts

damage to n/s area (no sharp edges)

items in view/removed prior to test

Fail 10 May 2016 63,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers on wheels/unable to insepect wheel bolts/nuts

damage to n/s area (no sharp edges)

items in view/removed prior to test

Pass 13 May 2015 58,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body damage various panels

Pass 7 May 2014 53,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front tyres and o/s rear tyre all perished and cracked n/s body work damage boot full of personal items

Fail 7 May 2014 53,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front tyres and o/s rear tyre all perished and cracked n/s body work damage boot full of personal items

Fail 13 May 2013 49,278 miles

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 49,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is perished

Pass 14 May 2012 45,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to n/s/f wing + bumper

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,277 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 32,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,876 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 DBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DBX, 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 DBX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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