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SY05 NVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,929 mi
Last recorded93,929 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 93,929 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 93,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,556 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,013 miles

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Fail 13 Mar 2018 82,013 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Pass 7 Mar 2017 76,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,047 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 57,047 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,418 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust bracket broken

N/s/f tyre sidewall scrubbed

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 51,374 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket broken

N/s/f tyre sidewall scrubbed

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Sump rusty and leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Sump heavily corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 45,862 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Sump heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,434 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear tail lamp lense chipped

slight bind detected at nearside & offside rear brakes

Fail 4 Mar 2013 39,434 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear tail lamp lense chipped

rear exhaust rubber tailbox mounting split but system still secure

slight bind detected at nearside & offside rear brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,822 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

nearside rear tail lens broken

Fail 12 Mar 2012 32,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

nearside rear tail lens broken

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,855 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre has a flat spot

Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,522 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 23,522 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

wipers torn

Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,496 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,855 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 16,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 NVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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