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NG05 ORN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,510 mi
Last recorded89,510 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 ORN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 89,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 89,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 86,703 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 79,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing uneven

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre outer edge wearing uneven

Fail 26 May 2016 79,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing uneven

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre outer edge wearing uneven

Pass 21 May 2015 71,225 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 May 2015 71,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2014 64,190 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 23 May 2014 64,190 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 13 May 2013 57,132 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 51,032 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 43,604 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 37,076 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 29,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,664 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 23,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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 ORN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ORN, 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 ORN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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