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AV05 NYG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,817 mi
Last recorded45,817 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 45,817 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 35,909 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 32,498 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front wipers worn and torn, just about clearing the screen effectively.

rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2013 26,853 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 23,208 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 23,208 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,592 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 14,391 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009

Slioght play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009

Slioght play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,412 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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AV05 NYG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AV05 NYG, 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 AV05 NYG registered?

AV05 NYG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 NYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 NYG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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