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NC54 FDO

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,083 mi
Last recorded93,083 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 FDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 93,083 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 81,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 81,799 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL BEARING (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency just met - 16%

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake little effort

Pass 4 May 2017 62,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front outer CV boot perishing but still preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

Rear rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 2 May 2017 62,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear tyre has several cuts to the side wall exposing ply (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front outer CV boot perishing but still preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

Rear rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,389 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,430 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,849 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,293 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 47,336 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 47,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 11 Nov 2010 42,532 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 42,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,814 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,305 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 26,728 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 26,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FDO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NC54 FDO, 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 FDO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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