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NG55 OWV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,998 mi
Last recorded69,998 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 OWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,998 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 69,997 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit not fitted correctly (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stickers on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure broke in 2 places, not located in lower or upper attachments (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle coil spring rubbing on tyre, Dangerous (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill badly corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills badly corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached upper strut top bearing possible damaged due to broken coil spring (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front inner faces badly corroded, possible due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,138 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 69,137 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 65,797 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 65,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box, one pipe front through to rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

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

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,166 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear

oil leak from sump "corroded"

Fail 28 Jul 2016 61,166 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear

oil leak from sump "corroded"

Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,883 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 55,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,298 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped

sump porous

Fail 31 Jul 2014 50,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped

sump porous

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,128 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2013 45,118 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin is unbonding plus braket snapped

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,593 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box has heavy corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2012 39,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box has heavy corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,893 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,370 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 15,964 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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NG55 OWV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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