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CW05 NVB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,817 mi
Last recorded65,817 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 NVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 65,817 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 59,037 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 59,037 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 50,539 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 43,344 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 43,344 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 37,512 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 37,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 26,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 16,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 14,468 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 14,465 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 14,263 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 13,462 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 12,171 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 10,745 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 9,121 miles

both rear tyre's starting to perrish.

offside front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 3 Aug 2011 8,255 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 7,421 miles

both wiperblades starting to split.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,544 miles

front lower bumper trim missing

Pass 4 Aug 2008 4,897 miles

front lower trim of front bumper missing

n/s/front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

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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CW05 NVB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CW05 NVB, 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 CW05 NVB registered?

CW05 NVB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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