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NH05 XWB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,959 mi
Last recorded76,959 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 XWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,959 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 76,573 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

'Knock' from nearside front top shock absorber mount - appears misaligned but secure - suggest attention

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,289 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low (3mm Minimum allowed 1.6mm)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,713 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,192 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S Front tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 59,447 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,848 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 48,628 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 48,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,983 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 43,983 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres on 2mm and perishing

Rear brake pads on 2mm

Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,927 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 40,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 36,827 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,827 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,781 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 32,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XWB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

NH05 XWB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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