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NC54 VUJ

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,139 mi
Last recorded59,139 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,139 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 59,138 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,401 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,196 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 22 Oct 2012 49,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,915 miles

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

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

n/s rear inner wheel arch cover damaged (been rubbing on tyre)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,085 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 35,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 29,186 miles

Front discs lipped

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2009 29,186 miles

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

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

Front discs lipped

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,562 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 10,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condition of near side rear shocker cover

plastic sill cover fitted

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 VUJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUJ, 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 NC54 VUJ registered?

NC54 VUJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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The MOT history for NC54 VUJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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