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NM05 NZV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,455 mi
Last recorded111,455 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 NZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,455 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust support bracket broken but exhaust is supported

Fail 20 Jul 2017 111,454 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 107,516 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket has deteriorated but the exhaust is still secure

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 6 Dec 2016 107,515 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear bump stops are missing

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket has deteriorated but the exhaust is still secure

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,532 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 27 Nov 2015 95,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear bump stops are missing

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,418 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing

Fail 28 Nov 2014 81,417 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops are missing

Nearside rear tyre wearing very close to the legal limit

Offside rear tyre wearing very close to the legal limit

Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,834 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside and Offside rear bump stops missing

Fail 25 Nov 2013 73,829 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside and Offside rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,930 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 64,647 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 51,041 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre cut in tread but through

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 47,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre cut in tread but through

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,202 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,202 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,249 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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NM05 NZV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NM05 NZV, 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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NM05 NZV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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