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NX05 VKH

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,979 mi
Last recorded101,979 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VKH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 101,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2016 101,854 miles

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

Emissions not tested emits too much black smoke (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2016 94,835 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 94,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure at clamps (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens holed (1.2.1e)

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,594 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 86,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,614 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 74,614 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,824 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,921 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread

Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,052 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 49,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,784 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 40,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,719 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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NX05 VKH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NX05 VKH, 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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NX05 VKH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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