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NY55 ECZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,862 mi
Last recorded81,862 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 ECZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 81,862 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 77,022 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 77,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen chipped

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2023 72,054 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 67,264 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 67,264 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,119 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 60,836 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 60,836 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 58,891 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 58,891 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 55,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

front underside trim insecure

rear wiper blade beginning to split

Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,920 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 52,920 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail section front mount deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,221 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,820 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,032 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,899 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,018 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,449 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 29,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,869 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 20,398 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,398 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,426 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,394 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 ECZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ECZ, 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 ECZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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