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NV05 UFK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,667 mi
Last recorded103,667 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 UFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,667 miles

175/65R14

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside POOR HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 103,667 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BROKEN AND WILL GIVE A FALSE READING (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

175/65R14

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside POOR HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 94,072 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 94,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2016 83,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2015 73,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 73,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

spare tyre soft

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,655 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,655 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,212 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 58,476 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 54,135 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 49,329 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,985 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,242 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 32,286 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 UFK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UFK, 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 UFK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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