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MV05 NTE

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,352 mi
Last recorded97,352 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 97,352 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 95,331 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 92,823 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,469 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 87,106 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 84,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 70,814 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,263 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 57,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,069 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 50,069 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,453 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 33,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 30,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,392 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,471 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,682 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,107 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 NTE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NTE, 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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MV05 NTE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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