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NG05 OUU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,909 mi
Last recorded98,909 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 OUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 98,909 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 98,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 97,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section, this is from the front and includes the rear box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

emissions to be re tested due to exhaust blowing

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,428 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 83,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box corroded and loose (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 83,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

both rear tyres badly cracked between treads

no oil showing on arrival

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,011 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 66,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,705 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 60,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2012 60,819 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,501 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,643 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 53,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2010 51,810 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 44,568 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)

Pass 1 May 2008 34,745 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 OUU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OUU, 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 OUU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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