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NU05 LKZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,564 mi
Last recorded126,564 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 LKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,564 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine light on

Fail 27 Jan 2022 112,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine light on

Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,049 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine light on

Pass 18 Nov 2020 100,388 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,155 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 93,155 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,697 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 86,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 78,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,793 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,518 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 42,973 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,213 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 30,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,863 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 13,879 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,387 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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NU05 LKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU05 LKZ, 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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What year was NU05 LKZ registered?

NU05 LKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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