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VU05 NBF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,898 mi
Last recorded94,898 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 94,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,856 miles

Engine Management Light On. Pre 2008 Diesel Vehicle

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Mostly Cleared After Emissions Purge (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Side-To-Side Play/Movement In Steering Wheel/Column (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Lower Suspension Arm Bushes, Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,186 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 789,024 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 78,932 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside complete sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,638 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensation in lamp

Fail 20 Oct 2015 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front headlamp condensation in lamp

Pass 27 Oct 2014 61,247 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 61,247 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,266 miles

handbrake cable stiff in operation

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,704 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,578 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 42,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,678 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 36,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 29,711 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,865 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 23,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 18,443 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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VU05 NBF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU05 NBF, 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 VU05 NBF registered?

VU05 NBF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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