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NX05 VNO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,790 mi
Last recorded126,790 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 126,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misting up (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear bump stops missing

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2018 126,787 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misting up (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear bump stops missing

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2017 121,753 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under body covers fitted

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2017 121,753 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under body covers fitted

n/s front tyre wearing the inner edge in one area but not below the limit

n/s front wiper blade split

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,678 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under body covers fitted

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 112,678 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under body covers fitted

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 107,255 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2015 107,255 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 98,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2014 98,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat sheild loose at rear

Pass 7 Feb 2013 88,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,340 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 80,340 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front wiper blades split but o/s still clearing screen

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,486 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 61,484 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,496 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 49,496 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,511 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VNO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 NX05 VNO, 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 VNO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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