CarVerify

Free Car Check

NC05 DDY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,279 mi
Last recorded71,279 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 DDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 71,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 68,539 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 68,252 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 66,649 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front ABS WIRING INSECURE

Nearside Front BRAKE FLEXI INSECURE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2022 66,639 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front ABS WIRING INSECURE

Nearside Front BRAKE FLEXI INSECURE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,320 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 65,411 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 65,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,196 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 64,196 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,724 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 61,100 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 61,100 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,902 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,847 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,015 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,239 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,430 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NC05 DDY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NC05 DDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NC05 DDY?

You can check the full history of NC05 DDY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NC05 DDY registered?

NC05 DDY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is NC05 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 DDY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NC05 DDY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NC05 DDY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.