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MV05 NPY

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,731 mi
Last recorded39,731 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 39,731 miles

Central Lower Exhaust silencer corroded and outer layer weakened

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Foglamp lens damage

Fail 16 Dec 2025 39,731 miles

Central Lower Exhaust silencer corroded and outer layer weakened

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Foglamp lens damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 38,056 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 38,056 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 32,050 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 32,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area. marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 26,007 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 26,007 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 25,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside corrosion. mainly subframe and suspension areas

Pass 11 Mar 2020 25,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 24,752 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 24,751 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))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 24,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 23,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 23,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 22,291 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 21,046 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 20,284 miles

O/S/F Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted. Not likely to adversly affect steering or braking.

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

Rear Exhaust (B/Box) slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 19,418 miles

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,014 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 15,811 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 13,371 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 10,094 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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MV05 NPY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MV05 NPY, 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 MV05 NPY registered?

MV05 NPY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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