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EY55 NUC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,786 mi
Last recorded109,786 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 NUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 109,786 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 109,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 107,754 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 107,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Fluid leaking drum (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 105,793 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of both n/s and o/s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays/ covers fitted preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 105,792 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulders of both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,932 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,518 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 94,518 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

high level stop lamp inop

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear shocker casings corroded

slight play in both inner rack arms

Fail 23 Oct 2020 82,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

high level stop lamp inop

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear shocker casings corroded

slight play in both inner rack arms

Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bottom of front bumper damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted

high level stop light inop

n/s/r shocker has a light misting of oil on casing

o/s/f door check strap worn

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust strap broken

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s inner rack arm

Fail 17 Sep 2019 79,120 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bottom of front bumper damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted

high level stop light inop

n/s/r shocker has a light misting of oil on casing

o/s/f door check strap worn

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust strap broken

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s inner rack arm

Pass 4 Oct 2018 70,384 miles

exhaust back box band snapped but system adequately supported

Fail 4 Oct 2018 70,384 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust back box band snapped but system adequately supported

Pass 5 Oct 2017 63,503 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear coil springs corroded

Rust lips on front brake discs

Undertrays fitted

n/s washer jet inop

Fail 5 Oct 2017 63,503 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rust lips on front brake discs

Undertrays fitted

n/s washer jet inop

Pass 24 Sep 2016 53,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,419 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,867 miles

nearside washer low presure

Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,749 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,950 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 9,950 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,305 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 33,761 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 27 Sep 2010 33,761 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,993 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it's tread

vehicle is fitted with lower engine tray

Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,190 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 NUC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EY55 NUC, 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 NUC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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