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NA55 DFO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,935 mi
Last recorded147,935 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 DFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 147,935 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 147,916 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 141,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust deteriorated, front and rear bracket snapped but system supported (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet prop missing

emissions lambda reading high

oil leak

oil sump corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 141,337 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both arms ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust deteriorated, front and rear bracket snapped but system supported (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn unevenly, strong advisory (4.1.E.1)

bonnet prop missing

emissions lambda reading high

oil leak

oil sump corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet prop missing

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Sep 2014 135,938 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

front outer brake pads appear to be worn

oil level low

rear exhaust bracket snapped

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2013 133,276 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 129,990 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 115,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 115,383 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 94,926 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,847 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,755 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 51,746 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NA55 DFO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NA55 DFO, 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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NA55 DFO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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