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NC54 UBK

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,337 mi
Last recorded104,337 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 UBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,337 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

wheel trims fitted exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2017 104,284 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

wheel trims fitted exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,804 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 99,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,933 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 93,933 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 90,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 85,684 miles

rear light unit has damage

Fail 30 Jul 2013 85,684 miles

rear light unit has damage

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,394 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 76,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,015 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 60,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 43,267 miles

n/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,480 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 24,064 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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NC54 UBK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UBK, 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 UBK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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