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AV55 NPU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

228,711 mi
Last recorded228,711 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 NPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 228,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 218,001 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 207,227 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 207,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 196,342 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 196,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 175,408 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 144,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 109,337 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 75,021 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 75,021 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,148 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 42,148 miles

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

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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AV55 NPU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV55 NPU, 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 AV55 NPU registered?

AV55 NPU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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