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NV05 ZFC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,056 mi
Last recorded109,056 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ZFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,056 miles

NSF tyre is worn close to the legal limit

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

engine covers, under trays & wheel trims are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front brake discs are scored / corroding

off side front seat belt is slightly frayed

rear exhaust box crroded & has minor gas leaks

Fail 14 Oct 2019 109,056 miles

NSF tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

engine covers, under trays & wheel trims are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front brake discs are scored / corroding

off side front seat belt is slightly frayed

rear exhaust box crroded & has minor gas leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,103 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

engine covers, under trays & wheel trims are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

off side seat belt slightly frayed

rear exhaust box crroded & has minor gas leaks

Fail 26 Sep 2018 107,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

engine covers, under trays & wheel trims are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

off side seat belt slightly frayed

rear exhaust box crroded & has minor gas leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,711 miles

Front Could not assess condition of front pads

Rear Could not assess condition of rear pads seem low. have advised presenter

Rear Rear brake ferouls corroded

Top skin off silencer peeling off no leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2016 102,730 miles

could not assess condition of pads all round

Fail 22 Sep 2016 102,730 miles

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

could not assess condition of pads all round

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,824 miles

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 92,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2013 61,600 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,600 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 46,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,090 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 35,090 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,205 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 17,984 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,459 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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NV05 ZFC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZFC, 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 ZFC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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