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NC54 YPF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,912 mi
Last recorded94,912 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 YPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 94,912 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 88,478 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 88,476 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,063 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,195 miles

Nearside Front wear on out side edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 81,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.05 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wear on out side edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,026 miles

rear road springs has corrision

Fail 25 Mar 2015 75,026 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear road springs has corrision

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,370 miles

rear exhaust box outter cover rusted almost off

Fail 24 Mar 2014 71,370 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box outter cover rusted almost off

Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,312 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,066 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 49,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

tailbox outter skin hangging off

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

tailbox outter skin hangging off

Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,416 miles

No risistance on drivers door check strap.

O/s/r bump stop missing.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,980 miles

Burning smell from alternator.My opinion do not drive till fixed.

Rear exhaust box.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,268 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread both tyres on 2tt 3m at time of test.175/65r14t.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 35,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread both tyres on 2tt 3m at time of test.175/65r14t.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,342 miles

offside front tyre getting low 3m at time of test and nearside front tyre on 2andhalfm at time of test.175/65r14t.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 24,342 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre getting low 3m at time of test and nearside front tyre on 2andhalfm at time of test.175/65r14t.

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 YPF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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