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NC54 CWO

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,016 mi
Last recorded98,016 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 CWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet release lever poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Offside Front Strut top mounting seized

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 91,930 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,612 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 88,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 80,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2012 80,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,299 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 71,298 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Dec 2010 61,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 61,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,228 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriortated

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,074 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,770 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 30,770 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NC54 CWO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NC54 CWO, 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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NC54 CWO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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