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NC54 YPR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,372 mi
Last recorded100,372 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,372 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Engine Management Light on

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,372 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Brake test not been completed due to problem with vehicle accelerator and revvs

Emissions test not been completed due to problem with vehicle accelerator and revvs

Engine Management Light on

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,258 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 93,215 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,870 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 77,810 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

o/s registration plate lamp lense missing

radiator mounting damaged / loose

Fail 21 Jan 2012 77,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

o/s registration plate lamp lense missing

radiator mounting damaged / loose

Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,731 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 65,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,781 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 33,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade worn + Auxillary belt tensioner noisey

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,136 miles

Rear wiper blade worn + Auxillary belt tensioner noisey

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 YPR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YPR, 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 YPR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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