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NY54 VUW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,344 mi
Last recorded128,344 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 VUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 128,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 128,314 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 120,023 miles

Possible worn pulley wheel

Fail 7 Apr 2020 120,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Possible worn pulley wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose

Fail 22 Mar 2019 111,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose

Pass 9 Feb 2018 101,410 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 101,400 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,073 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre void of tread

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear Upper stop light off

Spare tyre defective flat! ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 95,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre void of tread

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear Upper stop light off

Spare tyre defective flat! ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 87,091 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 81,226 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 81,214 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,315 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,299 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,470 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,098 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 46,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,991 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,059 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,304 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 VUW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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