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NU55 OVK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,042 mi
Last recorded67,042 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 67,042 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,256 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 56,083 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 50,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,132 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 43,132 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,470 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,028 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 35,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 32,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

crack in offside rear lamp unit

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,119 miles

crack in offside rear lamp unit

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,689 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 29,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,688 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 21 Oct 2011 23,645 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,022 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2010 21,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,317 miles

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

spare wheel n/s/f

Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,162 miles

n/s/f spare wheel

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 OVK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

NU55 OVK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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