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NU55 ABO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,732 mi
Last recorded75,732 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 ABO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 75,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 75,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 67,701 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 67,615 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 59,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 52,290 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 46,818 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 46,818 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 41,755 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 36,034 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 36,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 32,922 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,922 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 27,113 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2012 18,096 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 15,655 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 13,329 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 10,795 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 7,705 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 7,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NU55 ABO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NU55 ABO, 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 NU55 ABO registered?

NU55 ABO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for NU55 ABO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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