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NY05 VBM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,113 mi
Last recorded112,113 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 VBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 112,113 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 106,198 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 106,198 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 103,355 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s "D" bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer o/s and n/s cv boots have a slight weep

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight movement ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.7mm legal limit 1.6mm also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm legal limit 1.6mm also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 22 Feb 2020 97,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,403 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 92,401 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,785 miles

centre brake lamp inop

Fail 31 Oct 2017 84,779 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

centre brake lamp inop

Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,750 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,421 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 75,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 71,956 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2011 51,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,901 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)

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

both front discs slight pitting

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,245 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,927 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 VBM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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