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NV05 LLE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,019 mi
Last recorded85,019 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 LLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 85,019 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,786 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 73,786 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,238 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 51,218 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,140 miles

front tyres on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

nearside front wheel - inner rim slightly distorted

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 15 Nov 2013 41,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

nearside front wheel - inner rim slightly distorted

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 31,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,988 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,765 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 23,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,528 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 LLE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LLE, 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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NV05 LLE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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