MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Slight binding on both rear brakes
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/f headlight misted with moisture
o/s/f headlight misted with moisture
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
cat bracket broken but exhaust still fully supported
oil leak, sump corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
cat bracket broken but exhaust still fully supported
oil leak, sump corroded
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NC05 GZW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 GZW, 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 GZW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 June 2005.
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