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NC54 UBU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,088 mi
Last recorded75,088 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 UBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 75,088 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread/ scrubbing inner edge 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between centre and rear (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 69,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread/ scrubbing inner edge 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between centre and rear (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 63,455 miles

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

oil low

Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,562 miles

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

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

oil low

Fail 28 Jan 2015 53,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,286 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,444 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 49,444 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,842 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,526 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front n/s & o/s brake discs have slight corrosion..

Fail 18 Aug 2010 32,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front n/s & o/s brake discs have slight corrosion..

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,393 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 23,393 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,076 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 UBU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black 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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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