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RY05 NFG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,154 mi
Last recorded78,154 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 NFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 78,154 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 78,154 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,163 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush cracking and worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door hinge pins worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush cracking and worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 75,887 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 75,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens scuffed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Cylinder seal appears to have failed on brake test (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 74,475 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush cracking slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake pipe ferrule corroded front of rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush cracking slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake pipe ferrule corroded front of rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure number plate light insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 74,475 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet catch not working (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp lens detreated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlight lens detreated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on inside below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush cracking slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake pipe ferrule corroded front of rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush cracking slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake pipe ferrule corroded front of rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure number plate light insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 72,476 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,996 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm and worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

brake pedal rubber missing but pedal designed with anti slip advise replacement

Pass 4 Jun 2020 56,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,835 miles

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))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,501 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,354 miles

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,159 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,905 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,415 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 7,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 6,618 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 5,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 4,692 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 4,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 3,180 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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RY05 NFG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RY05 NFG, 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 RY05 NFG registered?

RY05 NFG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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