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SP05 NBK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,792 mi
Last recorded121,792 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 NBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 121,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 115,388 miles

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

advise replacment front discs and pads due to heavy pitting on disc faces

rear wiper blade not clearing rear screen

Fail 10 Apr 2013 115,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

advise replacment front discs and pads due to heavy pitting on disc faces

rear wiper blade not clearing rear screen

Pass 26 Mar 2012 112,196 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 112,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 109,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 107,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 104,410 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 89,107 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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SP05 NBK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP05 NBK, 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 SP05 NBK registered?

SP05 NBK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is SP05 NBK safe to buy?

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