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NC54 FCP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,014 mi
Last recorded113,014 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 FCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,014 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Adjacent to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Strut mounting worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 113,014 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Adjacent to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Strut mounting worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 107,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop is missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 107,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop is missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,625 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 two in rear one nearside front ()

Offside Front wing indicator lens missing

both front tyres badly worn inner edges close to legal limit

middle exhaust silencer damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2017 98,538 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively part of blade missing 18" blade fitted (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 two in rear one nearside front ()

Offside Front wing indicator lens missing

both front tyres badly worn inner edges close to legal limit

middle exhaust silencer damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop is missing

Fail 6 Jun 2016 90,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop is missing

Fail 22 May 2015 83,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2015 83,404 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 71,296 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,078 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,377 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 37,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,744 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,136 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 21,136 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,253 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 7,864 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 7,864 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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NC54 FCP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 NC54 FCP, 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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NC54 FCP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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