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NG55 NHP

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,430 mi
Last recorded108,430 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 NHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 108,430 miles

Central Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected play in rack (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 105,745 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge.......

Fail 10 Oct 2016 94,113 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge.......

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake is binding

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,214 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 68,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,277 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,561 miles

Advise exhaust back box corroded

Advise exhaust centre pipe corroded

Advise exhaust front bracket corroded and snapped

Advise n/s/f brake disc corroded

Advise o/s steering tie rod worn

Advise o/s/f brake disc corroded

Advise wheel trims fitted cant fully check road wheels

Fail 21 Nov 2012 53,561 miles

Advise exhaust back box corroded

Advise exhaust centre pipe corroded

Advise exhaust front bracket corroded and snapped

Advise n/s/f brake disc corroded

Advise o/s steering tie rod worn

Advise o/s/f brake disc corroded

Advise wheel trims fitted cant fully check road wheels

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,505 miles

both rear bump stop rubber missing

Fail 24 Nov 2011 44,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,593 miles

Front wiper split

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,085 miles

corrosion starting to affect rear silencer support strap

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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NG55 NHP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NG55 NHP, 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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NG55 NHP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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