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NC55 FPN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,098 mi
Last recorded95,098 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 FPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,098 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 95,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 87,514 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 87,514 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,663 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,244 miles

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

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2019 85,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 77,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. Both rears 175-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 77,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. Both rears 175-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,622 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,237 miles

Nearside Rear suspension Rubber buffer missing

Pass 6 Dec 2014 57,793 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 48,379 miles

coolant leak from engine

Pass 8 Dec 2012 39,731 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 27,051 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 27,051 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 21,685 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 21,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,233 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 FPN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FPN, 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 NC55 FPN registered?

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

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