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NU55 UTG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,990 mi
Last recorded81,990 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 UTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,990 miles

ns rear light cluster damaged

oil leak (gear oil)

rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear wiper blade starting to split

Fail 3 Mar 2015 58,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

offside front tyre running off on inner edge

rear wiper blade starting to split

Fail 24 Jul 2014 53,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,957 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,033 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 48,969 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,048 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 43,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Airbag warning light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,619 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 26,443 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 23,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level brake light inop nsf osf nsr tyres badly scubbed on sidewalls

Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,747 miles

high level brake light inop nsf osf nsr tyres badly scubbed on sidewalls

Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,146 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 UTG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

NU55 UTG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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