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MM05 NSZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

186,084 mi
Last recorded186,084 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 NSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 186,084 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 179,287 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 176,533 miles

INJECTORS CHUFFING

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 176,523 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam FRONT BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective FULL OF CONDENSATION (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

INJECTORS CHUFFING

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 102,630 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT TARNISHED (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 102,630 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT TARNISHED (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached HUB BOLT LOOSE (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 97,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,937 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 89,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 85,987 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,812 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside/outside

Fail 7 Jul 2016 64,812 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside/outside

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 57,956 miles

Damage to nearside front wing and door. Door still opens and closes.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Fail 21 May 2015 57,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Damage to nearside front wing and door. Door still opens and closes.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 19 May 2014 52,347 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2013 44,511 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2012 40,270 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 35,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,669 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 32,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 May 2009 28,620 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,886 miles

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

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 NSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MM05 NSZ, 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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MM05 NSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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