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SP55 NWS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,112 mi
Last recorded34,112 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 NWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 34,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 32,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 31,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 30,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 26,872 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F Drop Links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 26,436 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 26,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

cracks to o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2019 26,344 miles

cracks to both rear tyre outer side walls

Pass 29 Aug 2018 25,980 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,365 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,405 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 24,405 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,854 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 32,854 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 23,402 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,402 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,683 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,886 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 18,035 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 14,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 14,228 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,017 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 8,481 miles

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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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SP55 NWS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SP55 NWS, 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 SP55 NWS registered?

SP55 NWS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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