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BV05 NVR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,266 mi
Last recorded96,266 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 96,266 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 96,264 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 91,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 87,666 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 84,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,367 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2021 79,947 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 79,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,652 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 77,621 miles

Central Front Upper Steering column attachment defective excessive play in top columb bush (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excessive corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excessive corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 74,802 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Corroded & oil Weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 74,801 miles

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Corroded & oil Weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and grooved on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sump pan corroded and wet with oil across bottom.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall starting to perish but no cord showing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Slight Movement (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre side wall starting to perish but no cord showing

Offside Rear Tyre side wall starting to perish but no cord showing

Pass 9 Jul 2015 52,842 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,609 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,107 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,558 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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BV05 NVR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BV05 NVR, 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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BV05 NVR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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