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NH05 UVB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,406 mi
Last recorded69,406 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,406 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NSR OSR tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front end body work damage

Fail 15 Jan 2019 69,406 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both NSside NSF (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

front end body work damage

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NSR OSR tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,911 miles

Both front wings damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 58,911 miles

Central Headlamp aim not tested NOT WORKING (1.8.A.1c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front grill badly damaged (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp insecure BOTH (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front wings damaged

Front bumper badly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 47,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear section joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 47,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/6514 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear section joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks appearing in construction

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,678 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 38,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 34,355 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking on outer side wall

Pass 6 May 2014 34,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking on outer side wall

Pass 7 May 2013 32,094 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding .

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

rear exhaust silencer corroding ?

Pass 4 May 2012 29,580 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 29,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,059 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 20,564 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 15,951 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 15,951 miles

Centre 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 UVB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 UVB, 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 UVB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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