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MV05 NWM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,218 mi
Last recorded60,218 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 60,218 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 53,035 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 43,464 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 43,397 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 33,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,529 miles

Both centre box & rear box badly corroded

Both front tyres damaged & cracking on walls & treads

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

Cracking on both rear tyre walls & traeds

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine worning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 22,927 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perished sidewalls

both rear tyres cracking in tread area due to age of tyres!

offside front brake slightly binding

rear back box deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2013 22,926 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished sidewalls

both rear tyres cracking in tread area due to age of tyres!

offside front brake slightly binding

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,865 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,964 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 23 Mar 2010 12,964 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 4,210 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,241 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 NWM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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