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NC05 UDL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,354 mi
Last recorded88,354 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 UDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,354 miles

damage to the o/s wing mirror

turbo heat shield loose

Fail 9 Jun 2016 88,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to the o/s wing mirror

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 79,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

oil on minimum

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,905 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

osr tyre cracked+perished

Pass 4 Jun 2012 39,906 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,670 miles

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

advise front w/blades smearing screen

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,228 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,410 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,989 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 UDL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UDL, 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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NC05 UDL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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