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NL55 YTU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,603 mi
Last recorded90,603 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 YTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,603 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 89,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 83,837 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 81,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cracked but not showing white light

Pass 16 Nov 2016 75,462 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 75,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1i)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 70,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 67,505 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,395 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,615 miles

Tail Pipe corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 62,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Tail Pipe corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,462 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 56,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,793 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,008 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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NL55 YTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL55 YTU, 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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NL55 YTU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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