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DU55 NBJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,287 mi
Last recorded116,287 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 NBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,287 miles

Coil spring corroded front/rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner walls cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

h/brake needs adjusying

Pass 7 Nov 2017 112,964 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 110,412 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 110,411 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,031 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 105,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,343 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 93,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,670 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,236 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 78,231 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,598 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,445 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 36,298 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,298 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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DU55 NBJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DU55 NBJ, 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 DU55 NBJ registered?

DU55 NBJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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