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NH05 PGV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,532 mi
Last recorded66,532 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 PGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 66,532 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 64,329 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,041 miles

Exhaust mounting defective WELDING REPAIR YET SECURE & CORROSION ACROSS EXHAUST SYSTEM (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISH BONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) TIRE ROD ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged LATCH PLATE MODIFIED BUT SECURE AND FULL OPERATING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISH BONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL & TRANSMISSION FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 62,040 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CUT ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective WELDING REPAIR YET SECURE & CORROSION ACROSS EXHAUST SYSTEM (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISH BONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) TIRE ROD ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged LATCH PLATE MODIFIED BUT SECURE AND FULL OPERATING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISH BONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL & TRANSMISSION FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 61,989 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,217 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 60,216 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 60,089 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 59,512 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 56,912 miles

exhaust system deteriorated / rear mounting corroded and insecure

Fail 11 May 2018 56,912 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated / rear mounting corroded and insecure

Pass 6 May 2017 53,733 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 53,733 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 51,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 49,286 miles

middle and rear section of exhausts in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2014 47,059 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,098 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,163 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 43,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 35,083 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 26,593 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 18,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 11,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 PGV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NH05 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

NH05 PGV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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