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NC05 VEO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,098 mi
Last recorded114,098 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 VEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 114,098 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 105,623 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 94,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,459 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 82,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted best possible belt inspection carried out

Fail 9 May 2017 82,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted best possible belt inspection carried out

Pass 12 May 2016 72,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted best possible belt inspection carried out

Fail 12 May 2016 72,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted best possible belt inspection carried out

Pass 12 May 2015 64,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2015 64,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 57,858 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,508 miles

deterioration(corrosion) exhaust tailbox

Fail 20 May 2013 46,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

deterioration(corrosion) exhaust tailbox

Fail 15 Jan 2013 42,261 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

deterioration (corrosion) exhaust tailbox

Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,797 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust section corroded and deterioating

Fail 17 Jan 2012 32,797 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust section corroded and deterioating

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,725 miles

N/S/R BUMP STOP INCOMPLETE

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK - TOP JOINT,DUST SEAL SPLIT

Fail 25 Jan 2011 25,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

N/S/R BUMP STOP INCOMPLETE

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK - TOP JOINT,DUST SEAL SPLIT

Pass 14 Jan 2010 18,307 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,199 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 VEO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VEO, 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 VEO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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