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MV05 NVZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

56,782 mi
Last recorded56,782 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 56,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 56,782 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 56,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 56,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 55,409 miles

Offside Front headlamp poor image

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 55,409 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp poor image

Offside Front brake hose insecure

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,786 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight weakness both rear sills

Pass 31 Oct 2019 54,373 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,887 miles

o/s head lamp lence starting to fade

oil leak

sump perished

Fail 29 Oct 2018 53,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s head lamp lence starting to fade

oil leak

sump perished

Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,274 miles

both front discs worn

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2017 53,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 52,591 miles

Bonnet release handle damaged but still functionable

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre valve cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2016 52,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Bonnet release handle damaged but still functionable

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre valve cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,056 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 52,056 miles

Rear Upper Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,842 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,733 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,007 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 43,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,882 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 39,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 33,526 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 15,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,181 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 NVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NVZ, 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 NVZ registered?

MV05 NVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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