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NY05 MFE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,666 mi
Last recorded41,666 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 MFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 41,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 39,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 35,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre will not repair ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 31,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,482 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 20,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 20,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,520 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,023 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,611 miles

handbrake over adjusted!!

Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,267 miles

Off Side front inner steering control arm has slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2011 18,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Off Side front inner steering control arm has slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,927 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,371 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,244 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,014 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 MFE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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