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NC54 VVY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,532 mi
Last recorded63,532 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 VVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 63,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,320 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 56,320 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,997 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 47,997 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,466 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks on the side walls

Fail 12 Mar 2013 38,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres have slight cracks on the side walls

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,595 miles

both rear tyres have cracks on the side walls

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2012 35,595 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks on the side walls

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,887 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked but not yet exposing ply or cord

Fail 21 Mar 2011 30,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked but not yet exposing ply or cord

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,823 miles

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

bonnet release mechanism worn

both rear and offside front tyres cracked but not yet exposing ply or cord

Fail 22 Mar 2010 27,823 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release mechanism worn

both rear and offside front tyres cracked but not yet exposing ply or cord

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,582 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 VVY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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