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NU55 OWO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,983 mi
Last recorded68,983 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 68,983 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 68,983 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 68,973 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,538 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 66,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,496 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 57,492 miles

Offside windscreen has score marks caused by wiper

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 53,655 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2017 53,655 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,717 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,308 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 33,344 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 28,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

high handbrake travel

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 14 May 2013 28,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

high handbrake travel

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,689 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear and n/s/r tyres age cracking

corrosion to sump

service light on

Fail 4 Nov 2011 22,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear and n/s/r tyres age cracking

corrosion to sump

service light on

Fail 11 Nov 2010 20,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres age cracking and wearing low 3mm

slight age cracking to rear tyres

Pass 11 Nov 2010 20,127 miles

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

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

both front tyres age cracking and wearing low 3mm

slight age cracking to rear tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2009 17,575 miles

all tyres age cracking

exhaust corroded

headlight aims on lower limit

wipers worn

Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,462 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 OWO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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