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NH05 ZYW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,103 mi
Last recorded84,103 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 ZYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 84,103 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 84,089 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,021 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 84,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits failed emissions test on first and second lambda readings (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre and tail pipes are excessively holed (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers not clearing windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working offside front side light out (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rear wiper does not clear the screen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 76,287 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 76,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,356 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 65,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,177 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 52,233 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,003 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,802 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 41,802 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,068 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 33,444 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,382 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 28,382 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 ZYW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 ZYW, 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 ZYW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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