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NC54 ZVR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

60,522 mi
Last recorded60,522 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 ZVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 60,522 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 60,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 53,969 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 53,969 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 49,224 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 48,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 48,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 48,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 48,120 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 47,671 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 46,658 miles

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

high level stop light not working

no reverse light

Fail 31 Jan 2020 46,656 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

high level stop light not working

no reverse light

Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 44,925 miles

oil leak/sump

Fail 30 Jan 2018 44,925 miles

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

oil leak/sump

Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 43,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 42,334 miles

nsr trye cracking around inner and outter edges

osr tyre cracking around inner and outter edges

Fail 4 Feb 2016 42,334 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket snapped

nsr trye cracking around inner and outter edges

osr tyre cracking around inner and outter edges

Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,870 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,725 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 32,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust centre silencer outer skin loose

Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,814 miles

exhaust centre silencer outer skin loose

Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,261 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 29,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,849 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 23,849 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,852 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,318 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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NC54 ZVR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 NC54 ZVR, 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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NC54 ZVR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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