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NC05 DDA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 DDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched WRONG ROUTE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative BEARING SEIZED (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

HEAT SHEILDS INSCURE

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

UNDERBODY AND COMPONENTS RUSTY

Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,992 miles

exhaust bracket snaped

n/s o/s outer sills starting to corred

Fail 11 Nov 2019 66,974 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust bracket snaped

n/s o/s outer sills starting to corred

Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,191 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,205 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 58,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,477 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 54,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,600 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,185 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM - BOTH SILENCER BOXES DETERIORATED.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,249 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BOXES DETERIORATED.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INNER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 39,462 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES FEATHERING OFF AROUND INSIDE EDGES.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

REAR SILENCER BOX DETERIORATED.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,462 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES FEATHERING OFF AROUND INSIDE EDGES.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

REAR SILENCER BOX DETERIORATED.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,170 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 36,170 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,062 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,966 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 24,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,687 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 DDA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DDA, 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 DDA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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