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NC05 OTW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,029 mi
Last recorded92,029 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 92,029 miles

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

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2017 85,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

engine oil sump leaks

Pass 16 May 2016 80,057 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 73,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

high level brake light inop

Pass 19 May 2014 66,344 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 66,344 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 55,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Full Exhaust System Very Heavilly Corroded and 2 supporting brackets rotted through

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 May 2013 55,458 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Full Exhaust System Very Heavilly Corroded and 2 supporting brackets rotted through

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 47,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 41,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 35,844 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,844 miles

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

front and rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,340 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,373 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 OTW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OTW, 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 OTW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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