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NC55 OWM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,595 mi
Last recorded103,595 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 OWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 103,595 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,265 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 11 Dec 2018 99,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 21 Dec 2017 95,178 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 95,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight turning left? (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2016 90,330 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop-link (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,812 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,437 miles

wheeltrims

Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,931 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,759 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,736 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,786 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,707 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,806 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 OWM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

NC55 OWM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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