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NC05 DBY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,173 mi
Last recorded138,173 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 138,173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,435 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,349 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,983 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,850 miles

back box corroded and outer skin coming away

rear lights not a pair

Fail 3 Jun 2013 38,850 miles

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

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

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

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

back box corroded and outer skin coming away

front wipers splitting but still clearing screen when checked

n/s/f tyre cracking but not exposing ply or cords

n/s/r tyre cracking but not exposing ply or cords

o/s/r tyre cracking but not exposing ply or cords

rear lights not a pair

rear wiper blade split off

Pass 28 May 2012 30,269 miles

all four tyre walls cracking

rear exhaust box corroeded

Fail 28 May 2012 30,269 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyre walls cracking

rear exhaust box corroeded

Pass 12 May 2011 22,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all tyre sidewalls slightly perished

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 May 2010 16,037 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 14,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,543 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 12,163 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 DBY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

NC05 DBY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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