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MV05 NVF

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,775 mi
Last recorded43,775 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 43,775 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,564 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 40,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking to inner wishbone rubber bushes but not resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking to inner wishbones but not resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer box rusty but no loss of exhaust gas

Pass 19 Mar 2018 35,269 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,854 miles

ADVISE. BRAKE FLUID SLIGHT DIRTY

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX SLIGHT DETERATED

Fail 28 Mar 2014 20,140 miles

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

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

timing belt due on age

Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,140 miles

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

timing belt due on age

Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,432 miles

REAR EXHAUST SYST SLIGHT RUSTY

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,459 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,204 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 7,033 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 5,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 4,553 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 NVF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NVF, 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 NVF registered?

MV05 NVF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is MV05 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 NVF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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