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NH54 EFB

2005 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,786 mi
Last recorded180,786 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 EFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2020 180,786 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 162,657 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 162,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 148,879 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 148,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 138,086 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 138,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 125,231 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 125,231 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2015 113,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 113,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 103,166 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 103,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,463 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 85,462 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,952 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 73,952 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 56,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 40,599 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,263 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,365 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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NH54 EFB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NH54 EFB, 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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NH54 EFB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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