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NU05 DCO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,267 mi
Last recorded83,267 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 DCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 83,267 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 83,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 70,302 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 56,355 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,587 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2014 32,782 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 24,472 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,181 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroding away

Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,254 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 17,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,184 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 13,184 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 6,403 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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NU05 DCO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NU05 DCO, 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 NU05 DCO registered?

NU05 DCO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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