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NY55 CVN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,465 mi
Last recorded58,465 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 CVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 58,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 58,465 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 54,180 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 45,842 miles

all coil springs corroded

all shocker casings corroded

both rear light lenses damaged

engine covers fitted

n/s/f brake slightly binding

oil leak

slight play in o/s inner rack arm

small age cracks in both rear tyres

unable to open boot

Fail 2 Mar 2020 45,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

all shocker casings corroded

engine covers fitted

n/s/f brake slightly binding

oil leak

slight play in o/s inner rack arm

small age cracks in both rear tyres

unable to open boot

Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,582 miles

age cracks in n/s/r tyre

engine covers fitted

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust slightly leaking

slight play in both inner rack arms

Fail 22 Feb 2019 45,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

age cracks in n/s/r tyre

engine covers fitted

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust slightly leaking

slight play in both inner rack arms

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,359 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 39,919 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

n/s number plate light dim

Fail 30 Jan 2017 39,919 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s/f spring broken (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts broken spring (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle spring broken (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres deteriorating

coolant low

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

n/s number plate light dim

unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2016 36,887 miles

Centre exhaust centre section slightly corroded

Nearside Rear no plate light dim/dirty

engine has major oil leak

o/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2016 36,887 miles

Centre exhaust centre section slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear no plate light dim/dirty

engine has major oil leak

o/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 34,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,822 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

handbrake-slack

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,142 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall cracked

o/s front tyre sidewall cracked

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 27,142 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre sidewall cracked

o/s front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,008 miles

Oil leak

front tyres badly cracked

wipers smeering, n/s/f split

Fail 29 Jun 2010 25,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

tyres all badly cracked

wipers smeering, n/s/f split

Pass 19 Oct 2008 20,807 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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NY55 CVN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black 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 NY55 CVN, 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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NY55 CVN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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