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NH05 XWD

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,505 mi
Last recorded84,505 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 XWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,505 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 84,504 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,799 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 77,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 71,517 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2016 64,849 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres low

rear tyres cracked split and perished

wipers split

Fail 27 Mar 2016 64,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres low

rear tyres cracked split and perished

wipers split

Pass 6 Apr 2015 57,946 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 6 Apr 2015 57,946 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 24 Apr 2014 53,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,949 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 48,791 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heavily corroded and hanger snapped

Pass 20 Apr 2013 48,791 miles

exhaust heavily corroded and hanger snapped

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,589 miles

exhaust deteriorated

high level brake light inop

Fail 25 Apr 2012 42,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriorated

high level brake light inop

Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,403 miles

front brake pads look low advise check asap

Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,445 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2010 32,445 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,954 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 XWD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

NH05 XWD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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