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NH05 ZZW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,700 mi
Last recorded110,700 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 110,700 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,801 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 102,801 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 94,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 94,024 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,163 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 88,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,968 miles

bumper cracked but no sharp edges

exhaust bracket broken although exhaust is still adequately supported

Fail 30 Jan 2013 81,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bumper cracked but no sharp edges

exhaust bracket broken although exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,345 miles

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

lower radiator hose clip corroded

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear inner tyre wall starting to crack

no bonnet stay

sump corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 70,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

lower radiator hose clip corroded

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear inner tyre wall starting to crack

no bonnet stay

sump corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,983 miles

bonnet stay missing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,247 miles

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

O/S/F wiper slightly split.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 50,131 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

O/S/F wiper slightly split.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,712 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 ZZW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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