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NU55 UZD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,378 mi
Last recorded115,378 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 UZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 115,378 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 115,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 20 Apr 2016 115,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 115,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Up to 28% imbalance measured (3.7.B.5b)

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

Uneven wear to inner edge on osf tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2014 112,152 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 112,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 105,315 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,801 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 92,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,347 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 77,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,676 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,318 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,606 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,788 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 UZD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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