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SW05 NWA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,034 mi
Last recorded101,034 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 NWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 101,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 101,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 96,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 96,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 91,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre-cracking but does not show cords

Fail 30 May 2018 91,449 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre-cracking but does not show cords

Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,236 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 87,236 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,128 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2016 77,127 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,704 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,032 miles

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

mounting on cat convertor starting to corrode

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,323 miles

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

reverse light lense damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2014 53,323 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake unclipped but supported

reverse light lense damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,313 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,437 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle and back box in poor condition

rear light unit damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2012 44,437 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle and back box in poor condition

rear light unit damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 39,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,441 miles

high level brake light inop

play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,362 miles

rear exhaust silencer derteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,190 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

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

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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SW05 NWA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW05 NWA, 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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SW05 NWA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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