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NV05 ZDX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

89,686 mi
Last recorded89,686 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ZDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 89,686 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/d inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 84,095 miles

slight surface corrosion underneath

Pass 12 May 2022 83,577 miles

child seat fitted not allowing to inspect adult belt

surface corrosion everywhere

Pass 11 May 2021 83,061 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

child seat fitted not allowing to inspect adult belt

surface corrosion everywhere

Pass 20 May 2020 82,581 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under neath

Fail 18 May 2020 82,580 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under neath

Pass 2 May 2019 81,522 miles

slight surface corrosion on the sills

Pass 1 May 2018 80,581 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear

Minor oil leak (sump corroded)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing on sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre cracking/perishing on sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2017 79,586 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 May 2016 77,995 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 77,995 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 76,618 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 76,618 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,586 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 73,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,498 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust/exhaust rear hanger deteriorated

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,304 miles

front anti roll bar link boots split

Fail 7 Dec 2012 56,255 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,121 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 48,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,297 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 43,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 35,780 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 35,780 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 26,827 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,107 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 20,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 ZDX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZDX, 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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NV05 ZDX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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