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NC54 YOR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,498 mi
Last recorded42,498 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 42,498 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 42,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 40,141 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 40,139 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 38,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 36,020 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 33,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 32,677 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2020 30,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2020 30,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nail in nearside tyre

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2019 27,685 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019 27,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2018 23,662 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)

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 20,163 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2016 18,012 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jan 2015 15,446 miles

exhaust middle box and rear box outer skin deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jan 2014 12,714 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 9,746 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 5,872 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 4,758 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2009 4,577 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 4,577 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 4,148 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 4,148 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 3,519 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 3,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 YOR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YOR, 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 YOR registered?

NC54 YOR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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