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BT55 NNL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,740 mi
Last recorded65,740 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 NNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all indicator bulbs slight discoloured

both rear tyres perished

nsf wiper slight smearing

os number plate lamp inop

osf seat belt slight bobbling

service light on

Fail 7 Mar 2022 65,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all indicator bulbs slight discoloured

both rear tyres perished

nsf wiper slight smearing

os number plate lamp inop

osf seat belt slight bobbling

service light on

Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,050 miles

all indicator bulbs slight discoloured

nsf tyre wearing on shoulders

service light on

Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,851 miles

all indicator bulbs slight discoloured

osf shock absorber light light misting

osr coil spring corroded

service light on

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade ?

Fail 20 Feb 2019 55,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade ?

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,657 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 52,656 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,584 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 38,498 miles

bonnet stay missing

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet pull loose

Pass 14 May 2015 30,934 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 26,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 22,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre has a cracked outer sidewall

Pass 27 Dec 2013 22,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has a cracked outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2013 18,574 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 16,950 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 10,959 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 10,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,450 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 19,386 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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BT55 NNL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT55 NNL, 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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BT55 NNL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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