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NH05 KMZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,148 mi
Last recorded127,148 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 KMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2022 127,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 125,056 miles

Bonnet release faulty

Fail 12 Mar 2020 125,056 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet release faulty

Pass 2 May 2019 121,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 118,625 miles

Oil leak ()

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

condensation n/s headlight

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

rear shocker outer casing showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2018 118,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

condensation n/s headlight

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

rear shocker outer casing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 May 2017 114,970 miles

Offside & Nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside & Nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 114,970 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside & Nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside & Nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 111,688 miles

condensation in n/s headlight

engine oil leak

o/s and n/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Fail 3 May 2016 111,688 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

condensation in n/s headlight

engine oil leak

o/s and n/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 Apr 2015 108,506 miles

Oil leak

condensation n/s headlight

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

n/s cv boot starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges and cracking in tread

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,716 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 105,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 101,335 miles

All four Tyre cracked in tread

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

Sump leaking oil (POURUS)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 101,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

all four tyres starting to crack between treads

sump corroded and leaking oil slighly

Fail 19 Mar 2013 101,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 89,785 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust poor in condition

front brakes poor in condition - ***ADVISE THEY ARE REPLACED***

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,785 miles

exhaust poor in condition

front brakes poor in condition - ***ADVISE THEY ARE REPLACED***

Pass 26 Mar 2011 75,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,845 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,259 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 KMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KMZ, 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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NH05 KMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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