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NY05 VAJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,504 mi
Last recorded81,504 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,504 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,140 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 77,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,960 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2013 73,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,813 miles

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

offside front tyre wear inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2011 64,813 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,740 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,701 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VAJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VAJ, 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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What year was NY05 VAJ registered?

NY05 VAJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is NY05 VAJ safe to buy?

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