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DA55 NPY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,721 mi
Last recorded92,721 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 NPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 92,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 92,719 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 92,719 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 92,716 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 90,700 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,631 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 85,755 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 85,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,047 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 78,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,783 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 64,783 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 62,436 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,676 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,116 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 55,116 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,280 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,716 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 43,766 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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,896 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 35,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,036 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,760 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket starting to corrode

Fail 11 Dec 2008 20,760 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mounting bracket starting to corrode

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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DA55 NPY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DA55 NPY, 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 DA55 NPY registered?

DA55 NPY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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