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NU55 UTP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,119 mi
Last recorded87,119 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 UTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,119 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 87,106 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,267 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,817 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 72,817 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,497 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 64,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,168 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,819 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,337 miles

Bonnet release handle and mechanisem requires attension

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 38,337 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Bonnet release handle and mechanisem requires attension

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 38,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Bonnet release handle and mechanisem requires attension

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,249 miles

rear silencer badly deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2013 36,249 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear treads low, sidewalls perished

rear silencer badly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,018 miles

exhaust back box badly deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Sep 2012 34,018 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)

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)

exhaust back box badly deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,315 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,608 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,800 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 UTP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 UTP, 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 UTP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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