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NH05 XVG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,298 mi
Last recorded81,298 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 81,298 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear floor panels various corrosion

Rear nearside & offside bump stops missing

Fail 29 Jun 2018 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear floor panels various corrosion

Rear nearside & offside bump stops missing

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,869 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre perrished

Oil leak sump rotten ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 74,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lense (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front abs wiring inscure PRS

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

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

Offside Front tyre perrished

Oil leak sump rotten ()

Fail 24 Jun 2015

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust poor condition

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 24 Jun 2015

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

centre exhaust poor condition

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,120 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine managemebt light on

Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine managemebt light on

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,279 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 48,831 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,710 miles

advise back box exhuast outer shell corroded and coming away

Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,881 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 20,975 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 XVG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

NH05 XVG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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