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NV55 WFB

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018

Engine Covers / Under-trays fitted

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded & Under-sealed.

Fail 23 Feb 2018

Engine Covers / Under-trays fitted

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded & Under-sealed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 80,615 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,643 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 666,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,098 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 64,098 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 61,152 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,152 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,471 miles

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

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

advise rear silencer heavilly corroded

front registration plate has slight crack but still readable

n/s/r tyre getting down to 3 mm

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,926 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,352 miles

corrosion to rear silencer

wear and scoring to front discs

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,949 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 47,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,233 miles

nearside front tyre wall cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2009 41,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,078 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 32,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WFB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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