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NX05 VKR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,593 mi
Last recorded104,593 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 104,593 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 104,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,965 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 103,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre in inner side wall ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 102,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre in inner side wall ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,266 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside slight condensation headlamp

Fail 7 Mar 2018 96,264 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside slight condensation headlamp

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,257 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play in ball joint

Fail 10 Mar 2017 81,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play in ball joint

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,681 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall scrubbed

rear exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 51,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrossion nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,782 miles

slight corrossion nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,614 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 39,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,209 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 35,209 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,503 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 26,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,837 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 VKR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NX05 VKR, 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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What year was NX05 VKR registered?

NX05 VKR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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