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NU55 NKF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,437 mi
Last recorded85,437 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 NKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,437 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch pipe excessively corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,567 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 80,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,911 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,381 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 73,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 68,727 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,490 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,106 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 54,106 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,550 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,315 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

FRONT BRAKLE DISCS ARE BADLY CORRODED ON INNER FACES

N/S/FD WHEEL TRIM BADLY DAMAGED

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,409 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 27,409 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NKF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NKF, 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 NKF registered?

NU55 NKF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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