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NC54 VUN

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,662 mi
Last recorded93,662 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 93,662 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective central bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,166 miles

Oil leak sump in rusty condition ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 80,164 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump in rusty condition ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,642 miles

Front both tyre treads scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump pan corroded ()

exhaust system deteriorated and baffles loose in silencers

handbrake operation stiff

Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,021 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 72,021 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,293 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,741 miles

exhaust is deteriorated and has a hanger detatched

Fail 11 Feb 2013 60,741 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is deteriorated and has a hanger detatched

Pass 10 Feb 2012 53,145 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,421 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 46,421 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,484 miles

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

nearside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,028 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 VUN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VUN, 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 VUN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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