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NG05 BBE

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,650 mi
Last recorded110,650 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 BBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,650 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 110,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both rear lens broken (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 104,102 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,402 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,187 miles

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

engine warning light on

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 16 Feb 2011 81,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

engine warning light on

front exhaust mounting broken

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Feb 2010 73,757 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 73,746 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 63,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 63,100 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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NG05 BBE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG05 BBE, 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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NG05 BBE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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