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NU05 FGC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,572 mi
Last recorded44,572 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 FGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 44,572 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underseal applied

Pass 24 Mar 2020 44,523 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 44,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,569 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinhole (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,713 miles

secondary bonnet catch fault

Fail 1 Apr 2016 35,713 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported joint insecure (7.1.1)

secondary bonnet catch fault

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,663 miles

Rear exhaust box outter skin is deteroated but not leaking gases

Pass 16 May 2012 23,106 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,299 miles

nsf tyre side wall cracking with age

Fail 7 Apr 2010 15,297 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

nsf tyre side wall cracking with age

Fail 6 Mar 2008 15,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,193 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 FGC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FGC, 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 FGC registered?

NU05 FGC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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