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SH54 NVP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

63,644 mi
Last recorded63,644 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 NVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 63,644 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 63,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer broken off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 61,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 60,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2022 60,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2021 59,874 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 59,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Sill corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,932 miles

Nearside Rear side wall cracking

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,169 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 53,169 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,859 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 49,859 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 46,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 46,996 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 43,619 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 43,619 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,504 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,228 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 35,197 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,493 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 22,638 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 79,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,301 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 15,301 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,940 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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SH54 NVP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 SH54 NVP, 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 SH54 NVP registered?

SH54 NVP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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