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MV05 NWK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,205 mi
Last recorded95,205 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,205 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 95,111 miles

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

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,606 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

oil added to carry out test

Fail 13 Oct 2017 84,603 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak engine ()

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

oil added to carry out test

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,162 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill feels spongy (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2016 74,162 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill feels spongy (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 30 Jun 2016 74,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking running down from top area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 62,261 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 62,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 56,713 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 56,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 50,736 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 50,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 42,844 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,560 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 36,555 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2009 28,694 miles

Bonit release catch handle is insecure.

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 28,694 miles

Bonit release catch handle is insecure.

Pass 15 May 2008 21,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,181 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 21,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NWK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NWK, 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 NWK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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