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NH05 PCV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,861 mi
Last recorded92,861 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 PCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 92,861 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 92,857 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,200 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 70,196 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,758 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 40,758 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,434 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,778 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 32,778 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,269 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 PCV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PCV, 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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What year was NH05 PCV registered?

NH05 PCV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is NH05 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 PCV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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