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NC05 VUO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 VUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,759 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 81,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,410 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 77,410 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,039 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 73,039 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,317 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,061 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,305 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 63,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 5,803 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 58,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,173 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 58,173 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 57,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,865 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 48,865 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,364 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 36,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 24,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,051 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 VUO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NC05 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

NC05 VUO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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