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NV05 DVP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,290 mi
Last recorded79,290 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 DVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,290 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 79,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 68,766 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 68,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 63,034 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 63,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2013 56,969 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 18 May 2013 56,969 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 11 May 2012 50,942 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 44,565 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2009 25,277 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 25,151 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 20,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,634 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 DVP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NV05 DVP, 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 DVP registered?

NV05 DVP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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