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MM05 NSY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,888 mi
Last recorded87,888 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 NSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,888 miles

rear tyres showing heavy cracks

Fail 18 Jul 2018 87,888 miles

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

rear tyres showing heavy cracks

Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,870 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear tyres showing cracks

Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,090 miles

Centre Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

front exhaust bracket broken

slight leak of gases to the rear of exhaust

windscreen has chip in zone A

Fail 14 Jul 2016 83,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

front exhaust bracket broken

slight leak of gases to the rear of exhaust

windscreen has chip in zone A

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,390 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 80,390 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,124 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,589 miles

n/s/front tyre app limits

Fail 1 Jul 2013 71,587 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/front tyre app limits

Pass 23 Jun 2012 64,260 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 64,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,041 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,209 miles

n/s/rear lamp lense has a small crack

rear tyres showing some cracking to the walls

Fail 30 Jun 2010 42,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/rear lamp lense has a small crack

rear tyres showing some cracking to the walls

Fail 19 May 2009 27,637 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 27,637 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 17,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 17,032 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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MM05 NSY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MM05 NSY, 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 MM05 NSY registered?

MM05 NSY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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