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NV05 CYO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,249 mi
Last recorded55,249 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 CYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 55,249 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 46,266 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,692 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 44,697 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure inadequately supported - plastic tie wraps used as belly band (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,855 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,657 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 40,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 37,503 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 37,503 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 33,743 miles

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

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

temp repair on rear exhaust strap still secure. Exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,061 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,528 miles

heavy rust rear exhaust

Pass 6 Oct 2014 25,915 miles

damage n/s/f tyre wall

damage n/s/r sill

very heavy rust rear exhaust

Fail 8 Oct 2013 24,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in nsr tyre

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,317 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in nsr tyre

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,398 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 16,670 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,900 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,128 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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NV05 CYO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV05 CYO, 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 NV05 CYO registered?

NV05 CYO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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