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NY55 ECC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,776 mi
Last recorded54,776 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 ECC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,776 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 54,776 miles

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

Central Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,069 miles

Nearside Rear cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2016 45,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,192 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 35,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and o/s/r tyres sidewalls cracking/perished 1756514

Pass 12 Oct 2013 31,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Oct 2012 27,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,107 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 20,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 20,399 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 15,736 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 10,641 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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NY55 ECC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY55 ECC, 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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NY55 ECC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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