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NC05 GZX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,470 mi
Last recorded120,470 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 GZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 120,470 miles

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

under body mot items are corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 120,473 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot is split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all under body mot testable items are badly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,273 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 102,445 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 102,445 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,344 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,259 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 83,530 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,300 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 81,300 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,972 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,571 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 63,804 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,958 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 58,958 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)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,470 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 52,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,001 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 45,001 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 35,955 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 27,957 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 GZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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