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NY55 EDR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,921 mi
Last recorded127,921 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 127,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroded/weak. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 125,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracks and perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 125,314 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracks and perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 125,009 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust smoking when cold-handbrake lever has slight travel-wishbone bushes slightly perished-n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play-rear flexi hose ferrules corroded-rear chassis legs surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2017 124,703 miles

parking brake has slight travel-wishbone bushes slightly perished-rear exhaust mounting deteriorated-x2 rear tyres inner walls starting to split-x2 rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 124,703 miles

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

parking brake has slight travel-wishbone bushes slightly perished-rear exhaust mounting deteriorated-x2 rear tyres inner walls starting to split-x2 rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 124,644 miles

inner and outer sills corroded-service and parking brake passed on limits-

rack play-wishbone bushes perished-o/s/f/ track rod end slight play-

x2 rear chassie legs corroded

x2 rear coil spring mounting areas corroded

x2 track end boots deteriated-n/s/f/ bearing slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2015 123,687 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 123,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 116,006 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 116,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 101,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 101,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front exhaust bracket mounting bolt very slack

Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,862 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 86,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,265 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 73,265 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,731 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 61,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,096 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,985 miles

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)

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

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

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 EDR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 NY55 EDR, 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 EDR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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