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NG05 EWH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,635 mi
Last recorded85,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 EWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 85,635 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning steering seems to turn right better than left, may need attention (7.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,838 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,838 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,344 miles

middel brake light not working

Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

middel brake light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

middle brake light not working

Fail 16 Apr 2014 63,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,763 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)

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Apr 2013 57,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,223 miles

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,507 miles

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

upper stop light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,836 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 38,836 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 29,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,982 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,887 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 22,887 miles

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)

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 EWH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EWH, 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 EWH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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