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W5 NAC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,246 mi
Last recorded112,246 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 NAC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 112,246 miles

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills, unable to fully assess due to trims fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 109,175 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 107,103 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,457 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear silencer slightly deteriorated - mounting strap broken, system still adequately supported

Fail 10 Jan 2017 106,457 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated - mounting strap broken, system still adequately supported

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,712 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 98,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced N/S Lazy (3.7.B.6b)

Engine oil leak

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 92,817 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 85,621 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 85,614 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 76,262 miles

Advise, All 4 tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 68,531 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 62,316 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 62,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,314 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,829 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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W5 NAC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W5 NAC, 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 W5 NAC registered?

W5 NAC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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