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NC55 DHZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 DHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 102,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 102,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,006 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,267 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 87,057 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive font subframe surface corrosion not weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 83,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 83,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 80,432 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger on back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 78,155 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 78,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,373 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,029 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 63,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,933 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 50,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,921 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes slight bind

Fail 2 Oct 2014 42,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes slight bind

Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,915 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,495 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,892 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 17,926 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,683 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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NC55 DHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NC55 DHZ, 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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NC55 DHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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