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NC05 GZW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

125,319 mi
Last recorded125,319 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 125,319 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 125,319 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2019 115,547 miles

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))

Fail 21 May 2019 115,546 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2018 106,628 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 106,627 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 93,451 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 93,306 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,885 miles

Slight binding on both rear brakes

Fail 11 Jun 2015 81,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f headlight misted with moisture

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,128 miles

o/s/f headlight misted with moisture

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cat bracket broken but exhaust still fully supported

oil leak, sump corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 74,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,389 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 69,389 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,206 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 60,175 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,573 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,645 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 41,645 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 33,341 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 33,341 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 23,174 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 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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