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NG54 OVA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,860 mi
Last recorded43,860 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 OVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 43,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,286 miles

CAT exhaust hanger corroded and snapped but exhaust still suported

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

Oil leak from sump

Pass 6 Jan 2014 31,665 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,744 miles

bonnet release handle not fully secured to dash but operates

bonnet stay missing

rear silender corroded still secure and not blowing

Fail 9 Jan 2013 24,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

bonnet release handle not fully secured to dash but operates

bonnet stay missing

rear silender corroded still secure and not blowing

Pass 3 Jan 2012 17,316 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 17,316 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2010 8,956 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 8,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyres starting to crack and weather

Pass 15 Jan 2010 5,254 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 4,347 miles

bonnet stay missing

front and rear wiper blades splitting

Pass 21 Dec 2007 3,423 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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NG54 OVA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NG54 OVA, 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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NG54 OVA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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