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AV05 NYN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,837 mi
Last recorded87,837 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 87,837 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 87,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,684 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 82,670 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,757 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,491 miles

Nearside Front CV boot starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust has slight play at rear silencer connection

Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,868 miles

nearside front outer cv boot starting to deteriorate.

slight play in both track rod end ball joints.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,486 miles

nearside front outer cv boot starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing sling noise on rotation

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing sling noise on rotation

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,852 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 63,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 57,961 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight noise and roughness.

Minor damage to outer side wall of nearside front tyre

Nearside outer sill is damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,325 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 50,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 47,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracking and perished

Pass 15 Jun 2013 47,298 miles

rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracking and perished

Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,516 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.both rear tyres sidewalls perished.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 37,516 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.both rear tyres sidewalls perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,701 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 29,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 29,175 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 23,767 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,045 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 NYN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AV05 NYN, 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 NYN registered?

AV05 NYN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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