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EY55 NUB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,420 mi
Last recorded103,420 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 NUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 103,420 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 103,420 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 58,800 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 55,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,386 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,352 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,384 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,456 miles

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

both rear axle bushes splitting

impact damage to front bumper

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear wiper splitting

Fail 28 Aug 2014 26,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

both rear axle bushes splitting

impact damage to front bumper

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear wiper splitting

Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,389 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 24,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,992 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 21,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,624 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2011 20,624 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,522 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,079 miles

rear tyres perishing n/s/f tyre slightly perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,960 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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EY55 NUB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EY55 NUB, 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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EY55 NUB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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