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NY05 VRO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,239 mi
Last recorded94,239 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 94,239 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlamp levelling control switch hasn't got any wiring to it indicating not compatible with model of vehicle

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure inner arch liner (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp wet inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure inner arch liner (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade missing rubber

codes in engine management memory indicating running faults

radiator cowling adrift/damaged and adrift from fixings and cable tied to secure

Fail 26 Jul 2018 94,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Undertray insecure inner arch liner chaffing on anti-roll bar links (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Undertray insecure inner arch liner chaffing on anti-roll bar links (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc holder ()

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

Offside Front brake hose fouling on antiroll bar link as adrift from securing bracket

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade missing rubber

codes in engine management memory indicating running faults

radiator cowling adrift/damaged and adrift from fixings and cable tied to secure

Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,309 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 83,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 79,461 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 79,461 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

bottom of radiator damp

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,382 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,295 miles

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

both rear tyers perished

Fail 9 Oct 2014 73,295 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyers perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,157 miles

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

both rear tyers perished

Fail 27 Sep 2013 63,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyers perished

Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,613 miles

NSR Seat belt slightly damaged

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 56,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NSR Seat belt slightly damaged

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,856 miles

Coolant leak

EML lamp on

Fail 18 Aug 2011 50,856 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

EML lamp on

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,862 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,351 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 VRO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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