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NV05 LKC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,038 mi
Last recorded57,038 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 LKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 57,038 miles

advise both side inner/ outer track rod end

exhaust back box outer skin

o/s/f wing accident damage

o/s/r sill repairs

o/s/r wheel arch accident damage

Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,070 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 53,050 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,277 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 48,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,699 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,175 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 36,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 32,812 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2014 32,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,542 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 28,542 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 21,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 17,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 May 2010 15,476 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,135 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 14,135 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 12,840 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 12,840 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (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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NV05 LKC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV05 LKC, 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 NV05 LKC registered?

NV05 LKC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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