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NH05 BPO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,482 mi
Last recorded69,482 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 BPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 67,876 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,565 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 65,565 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,747 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,569 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,502 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 54,502 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,699 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 50,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,776 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,187 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

osr tyre cracking but no cords shown

rear exhaust silencer outer skin missing

Pass 22 May 2013 39,203 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 34,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,877 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,422 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 May 2009 18,422 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,950 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 10,950 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)

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 BPO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BPO, 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 BPO registered?

NH05 BPO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is NH05 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 BPO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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