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NH05 KNR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,541 mi
Last recorded53,541 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 53,541 miles

rear axle corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2023 53,309 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 53,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 44,893 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 44,083 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,540 miles

all tyres heavy cracks in tread (just acceptable

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,539 miles

exhaust very poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2018 41,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust very poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,907 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,209 miles

exhaust system very poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,453 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to sump pan

corrosion to suspension components

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,123 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,432 miles

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

slight corrsion front brake discs.

slight oil leak.

slight wear wishbone bushes.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,682 miles

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

cracks in sidewalls of all tyres.

exhaust in poor condition.

slight oil leaks.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,997 miles

exhaust very poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2010 23,271 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 13 Jun 2009 18,002 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 28 Jun 2008 12,537 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 28 Jun 2008 12,537 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 KNR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KNR, 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 KNR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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