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NC05 DBU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,368 mi
Last recorded129,368 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 DBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 129,368 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 129,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster damaged (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 121,686 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 111,776 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 111,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 May 2014 102,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2014 102,088 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2013 91,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 91,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 80,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 70,077 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 57,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 43,917 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 29,225 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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NC05 DBU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC05 DBU, 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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What year was NC05 DBU registered?

NC05 DBU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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