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NU55 LYK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,117 mi
Last recorded163,117 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 LYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 163,117 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 163,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 156,761 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 151,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 151,428 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 151,428 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 141,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 127,712 miles

x2 front seatbelts frayed-indicator stalk slightly sticking-parking brake travel-exhaust flexi deteriated-front brake discs worn low-exhaust system corroded-front brakes juddering

Fail 26 Feb 2015 127,712 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

x2 front seatbelts frayed-indicator stalk slightly sticking-parking brake travel-exhaust flexi deteriated-front brake discs worn low-exhaust system corroded-front brakes juddering

Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,480 miles

boot loaded

nsr indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Mar 2014 117,480 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

boot loaded

nsr indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Feb 2013 108,851 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 108,851 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,734 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,537 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,440 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 20,784 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,626 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 LYK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYK, 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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NU55 LYK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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