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SP05 NBX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

78,979 mi
Last recorded78,979 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 NBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,979 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 78,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,981 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust has internal rattle due to collapsed catalyst (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,551 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe corroded

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 72,551 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe corroded

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres perished

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,046 miles

engine light on

Fail 21 Jun 2016 68,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,763 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,246 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 61,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise engine management light on

Fail 19 Feb 2015 61,061 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,460 miles

Front exhaust silencerouter skin corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken but exhaust still supported outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 56,460 miles

Front exhaust silencerouter skin corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken but exhaust still supported outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,004 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section outer skin corroded.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 47,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

back box outer skin brakeing up

engine management light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

back box outer skin brakeing up

engine management light on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,166 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 41,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,118 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both blades smearing screen

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 26,236 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,464 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 NBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SP05 NBX, 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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SP05 NBX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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