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NH05 UVM

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,764 mi
Last recorded80,764 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 UVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 80,764 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front subframe heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 79,961 miles

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

turbo heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2024 79,105 miles

Turbo heatshield is insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2024 79,090 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Turbo heatshield is insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2023 78,177 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 77,446 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 76,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 75,377 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,339 miles

Bonnet release lever is insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2019 74,339 miles

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

Bonnet release lever is insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,968 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,422 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,311 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,757 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,189 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,111 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,490 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,852 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 UVM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UVM, 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

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What year was NH05 UVM registered?

NH05 UVM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is NH05 UVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 UVM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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