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NV05 ZFA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,902 mi
Last recorded114,902 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ZFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 114,902 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 114,902 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,378 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 101,378 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 90,687 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 83,074 miles

offside front drop link boot is perishing

offside front indicator starting to show white light

sump is corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 83,074 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front drop link boot is perishing

offside front indicator starting to show white light

sump is corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,259 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 76,251 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,370 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,424 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 51,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,289 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,887 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Feb 2010 31,370 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 26,404 miles

Front number plate damaged.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,869 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 19,869 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ZFA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 June 2005.

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