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NV55 CKD

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,854 mi
Last recorded124,854 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 CKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 124,854 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 124,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 121,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,070 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 118,070 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,373 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 113,373 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,276 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 109,763 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 106,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 94,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 94,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2013 86,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,274 miles

wipers poor

Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,157 miles

2 small pieces of metal in n/s rear tyre tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,146 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,520 miles

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

front bumper has scaratches

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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NV55 CKD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc 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 NV55 CKD, 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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NV55 CKD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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