CarVerify

Free Car Check

EY55 NVG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,456 mi
Last recorded84,456 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 NVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 84,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 84,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (175/65r14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (175/65r14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 84,393 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,864 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens deteriorated and full of moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber incorrectly seated

Rear exhaust corroded

internal bonnet release level damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2023 75,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens deteriorated and full of moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber incorrectly seated

Rear exhaust corroded

internal bonnet release level damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2022 67,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted routed wrong side of shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 67,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted routed wrong side of shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 62,886 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 62,886 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 59,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 59,253 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 53,320 miles

Offside Rear and front tyres slightly deteriorated

Offside headlight condensated

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust tailpipe outer layer corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 53,320 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear and front tyres slightly deteriorated

Offside headlight condensated

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust tailpipe outer layer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 46,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust tailpipe outer layer corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

slight wear of front brake pads

Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,483 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,324 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 29,324 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are deterioated

Pass 4 Aug 2012 24,407 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 20,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,594 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,179 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EY55 NVG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EY55 NVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY55 NVG?

You can check the full history of EY55 NVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EY55 NVG registered?

EY55 NVG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EY55 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 NVG shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY55 NVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EY55 NVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.