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NU55 LYA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,190 mi
Last recorded83,190 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 LYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 83,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,477 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,775 miles

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

Note: Oil leak.

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,977 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,971 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,225 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,583 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 40,580 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,608 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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NU55 LYA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

NU55 LYA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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