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NV05 UWR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,540 mi
Last recorded73,540 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 UWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 73,540 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 73,536 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 73,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

heatshield loose

Pass 29 Jan 2025 70,299 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 67,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 64,281 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,478 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 56,517 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 53,842 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 53,835 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 48,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 42,027 miles

Engine management lamp on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,674 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,283 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 28,283 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,336 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 21,336 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,363 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,077 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 17,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,993 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 UWR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NV05 UWR, 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 UWR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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