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NH05 BOF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,685 mi
Last recorded101,685 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 BOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 101,685 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 100,106 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 98,519 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,641 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,364 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,782 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 89,753 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,497 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,364 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 68,533 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 68,533 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 68,381 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 61,692 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 61,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,077 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 55,077 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 46,118 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,234 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 23,192 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,192 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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NH05 BOF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NH05 BOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH05 BOF registered?

NH05 BOF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is NH05 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 BOF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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