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SY05 NCV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,737 mi
Last recorded87,737 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 87,737 miles

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

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

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

offside front top shock absorber mount bush slightly perished

Fail 28 Jan 2014 87,427 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,263 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 5 Feb 2013 61,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,564 miles

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

both front suspension arms slighty corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 32,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front suspension arms slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close to limit (175/65/14/ sava)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 30,623 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,441 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 26,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,237 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 23,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,352 miles

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

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

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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SY05 NCV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SY05 NCV, 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 SY05 NCV registered?

SY05 NCV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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