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NV54 YEL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

35,619 mi
Last recorded35,619 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 YEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 35,619 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2019 35,619 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 31,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

moisture in offside headlight

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 31,545 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

moisture in offside headlight

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 28,415 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 27,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2016 27,915 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear both side and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corrosion

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,843 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 25,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 1,025 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R Dumpper missing upper

Fail 3 Nov 2014 1,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R Dumpper missing upper

Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,850 miles

all four tyres perishing slightly on outer sidewalls

slight condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,105 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 18,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 15,081 miles

both rear brake discs have slight pitting

Pass 19 May 2009 14,902 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Fail 19 May 2009 14,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Fail 24 Jul 2008 12,717 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs slightly rust on surface

stonechip on nearside remaining swept arear windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2008 12,717 miles

rear brake discs slightly rust on surface

stonechip on nearside remaining swept arear windscreen

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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NV54 YEL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NV54 YEL, 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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NV54 YEL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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