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NK05 VNY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,381 mi
Last recorded146,381 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 VNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 146,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 145,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 143,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 140,143 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 134,699 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 134,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 119,949 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 104,413 miles

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

brake discs wearing thin

Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,260 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 87,260 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine cover under car insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,305 miles

panel damage n/s/f

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,324 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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NK05 VNY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK05 VNY, 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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NK05 VNY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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