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NY05 HFB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,142 mi
Last recorded73,142 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 HFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 73,142 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 69,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 69,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 67,674 miles

Nearside Rear Prescribed area corroded, not considered excessive/ repaired covered with body seal

Nearside head lamp lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Prescribed area corroded, not considered excessive/ repaired covered with body seal

Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,432 miles

Offside Rear 2 nails in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2021 57,182 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,483 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 53,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,963 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,363 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,471 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,963 miles

rear exshust detariated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,842 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,206 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,551 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,515 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 23,466 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 1 Jul 2010 17,266 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,251 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,567 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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NY05 HFB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NY05 HFB, 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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NY05 HFB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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