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NH05 OXR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,976 mi
Last recorded133,976 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 OXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2015 133,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate sections of dashboard covered in black tape (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate sections of dashboard covered in black tape (5.4.2)

accident damage to offside rear section of vehicle

battery slightly insecure, not likely to fall out

bonnet release handle missing

child seat fitted at offside rear, unable to fully inspect adult belt

cut in offside rear tyre

drivers window inoperative

front wiper blades slightly insecure

nearside front inner wing liner damaged

offside registration plate lamp slightly insecure

oil leak

unable to open tailgate

excessive slack in seatbelt securing child seat

Pass 15 Nov 2014 123,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 117,777 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 89,412 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 59,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,527 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,779 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 25,580 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 24,040 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 24,040 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OXR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OXR, 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 OXR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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