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NH05 OYB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

50,194 mi
Last recorded50,194 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 OYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025 50,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /lower inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor under drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll d brackets corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 49,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,359 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak front main area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 49,349 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak front main area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 48,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill middle and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

deterioration outer skin rear silencer

Pass 5 Jul 2021 47,478 miles

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

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

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2020 46,848 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 46,839 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,493 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

unable to assess repair to off side sill due to coverings

Fail 14 Jun 2018 45,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175-65-14t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175-65-14t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,358 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 44,358 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,375 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 42,378 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,426 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 38,424 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,925 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 36,919 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,350 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,004 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,125 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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NH05 OYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NH05 OYB, 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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NH05 OYB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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