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NX05 VOA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

148,703 mi
Last recorded148,703 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 148,703 miles

REVERSING LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 5 Feb 2019 148,703 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

REVERSING LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 9 Feb 2018 143,934 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 143,917 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 137,517 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 137,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 134,476 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 134,476 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 130,011 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 130,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,720 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 124,720 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 118,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,616 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 107,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 89,344 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 89,221 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,605 miles

Exhaust outer section (skin) corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2008 51,099 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,099 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 VOA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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