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NM05 PHO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,099 mi
Last recorded68,099 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 PHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,099 miles

accident damage o/s/f

Fail 26 Aug 2021 68,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

accident damage o/s/f

Pass 27 Aug 2020 63,085 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 63,084 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 59,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

accident damage front and o/s

Fail 10 Aug 2019 59,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

accident damage front and o/s

Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,813 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking between tread

Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,422 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,384 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 35,474 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 35,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 27,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,642 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 24,316 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 20,985 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,104 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 PHO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NM05 PHO, 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 PHO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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