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MV05 NVC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

84,910 mi
Last recorded84,910 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 84,910 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 84,909 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,605 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 83,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,996 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 79,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,054 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 75,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,815 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 65,815 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,132 miles

Nearside Rear 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) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,004 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Tail silencer corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,219 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,837 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded, rear silencer deteriorated

front wipers noisey in operation

suspension arm bushes splitting

various suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 36,239 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded, rear silencer deteriorated

front brake pads appear low

front wipers noisey in operation

suspension arm bushes splitting

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,462 miles

antiroll bar link gaitors perished

bodywork damaged

exhaust system coroded

front wipers noisey in operation

indicator side repeators faded

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2013 34,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

antiroll bar link gaitors perished

bodywork damaged

exhaust system coroded

front wipers noisey in operation

indicator side repeators faded

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,893 miles

alloys damaged

front tyres cracking

n/s/rear coil spring corroded

service lamp on dash

surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 27 Apr 2012 32,893 miles

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

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

alloys damaged

brake fliud level low

front tyres cracking

n/s/rear coil spring corroded

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

service lamp on dash

surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 14 Feb 2011 29,420 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,420 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 25,251 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,986 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 18,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,309 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 14,516 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 NVC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MV05 NVC, 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 NVC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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