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NY05 MFA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,728 mi
Last recorded82,728 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 MFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 82,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,710 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,012 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,236 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 76,236 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Oil leak engine oil sump ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,926 miles

Engine oil sump corroded and has slight oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc excessivly corroded

Offside Front brake disc excessivly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2016 71,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine oil sump corroded and has slight oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc excessivly corroded

Offside Front brake disc excessivly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,994 miles

Front nearside brake disc corroded.

Front offside brake disc corroded.

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 66,994 miles

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

Front nearside brake disc corroded.

Front offside brake disc corroded.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,415 miles

Front nearside brake disc corroded.

Front offside brake disc corroded.

Fail 5 Feb 2014 63,357 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front nearside brake disc corroded.

Front offside brake disc corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 60,506 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 56,950 miles

Rear offside brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,364 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 51,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,986 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres side wall scuffed

Fail 16 Feb 2010 40,986 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres side wall scuffed

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,937 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,502 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 MFA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NY05 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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