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NY54 UBM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,237 mi
Last recorded74,237 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 UBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 74,237 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR & CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 74,237 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel N/S REAR FOOT & HAND (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working CENTRE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LOWER & PLAY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TRACKING POSS OUT

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR & CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear high level brake lamp does not work

Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,292 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 66,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 61,167 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 54,749 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,429 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 41,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres wearing thin inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,250 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2014 27,390 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 21,299 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,920 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,628 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 9,567 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 9,567 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 7,415 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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NY54 UBM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NY54 UBM, 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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NY54 UBM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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