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NC54 VWA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,252 mi
Last recorded71,252 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 VWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,252 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 71,251 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction horses etc (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,366 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 66,358 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REVERSE LIGHT INOPERTIVE

Fail 4 Mar 2019 53,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REVERSE LIGHT INOPERTIVE

Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,265 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 36,434 miles

engine sump corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,432 miles

exhaust corroded

sump pan corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 29,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,239 miles

both rear tyres side walls perishing

o/s/front tyre side wall perishing

rear silencer coroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,625 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,815 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 12,815 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 10,661 miles

o/s/f brake bindng

o/s/f steering arm slight play

o/s/f tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Pass 25 Jan 2011 8,310 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 8,310 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 5,082 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 2,891 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 2,385 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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NC54 VWA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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