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EY55 NXC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,393 mi
Last recorded94,393 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 NXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 58,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2015 58,809 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 54,400 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 54,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 47,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

backbox deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2013 47,141 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

backbox deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2012 44,272 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust box rusty not blowing

Pass 3 May 2011 40,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 36,591 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

auxilary drive belt tensioner noisey

surface rust on rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,719 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 19,719 miles

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

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 NXC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 EY55 NXC, 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 NXC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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