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VO05 NZB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,980 mi
Last recorded92,980 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 NZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 90,447 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 90,377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,905 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 88,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,201 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,669 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has got a nail in tyre tread 175/65/14

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6-2mm & wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 77,669 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has got a nail in tyre tread 175/65/14

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6-2mm & wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 70,654 miles

rear silencer shroud corroded rear silencer bracket broken but still secure

Fail 11 Mar 2016 70,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear silencer shroud corroded rear silencer bracket broken but still secure

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,866 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 62,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,628 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 55,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 48,819 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,194 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 28,255 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Feb 2010 28,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,994 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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VO05 NZB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO05 NZB, 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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VO05 NZB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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