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DU55 NBK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,215 mi
Last recorded85,215 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 NBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear chassis leg has slight corrosion

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing but still flashing correct colour (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear chassis leg has slight corrosion

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged and repaired with clear tape

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2017 85,213 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear chassis leg has slight corrosion

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing but still flashing correct colour (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear chassis leg has slight corrosion

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged and repaired with clear tape

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2016 82,410 miles

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

lip on front discs

rear lens damaged/also bumper

Fail 15 Nov 2016 82,409 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

lip on front discs

rear lens damaged/also bumper

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,085 miles

Centre child seat fitted

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

blow on exhaust

o/s rear lens damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2015 78,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre child seat fitted

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

blow on exhaust

o/s rear lens damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2014 72,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,733 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 64,733 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,933 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 54,933 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,514 miles

Exhaust rear box mounting strap corrioded away.

Slight buckling to o/s/r tyre.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 45,514 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear box mounting strap corrioded away.

Slight buckling to o/s/r tyre.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,478 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 35,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,322 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 NBK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DU55 NBK, 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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DU55 NBK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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