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NH05 GXE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,554 mi
Last recorded113,554 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 113,554 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 113,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 105,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 105,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 98,330 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 92,145 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,019 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,169 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 77,149 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,519 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 72,517 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,368 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 70,368 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,853 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,434 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,758 miles

bonnet release leaver requires attention

both front brakes are binding slightly

both wipers require attention

n/s/f tyre tread is low

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,587 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 59,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,499 miles

front disc slight crossion

Pass 21 May 2010 45,677 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 45,677 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 29,810 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 19,235 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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NH05 GXE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NH05 GXE, 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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What year was NH05 GXE registered?

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

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