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SY05 NUF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,055 mi
Last recorded128,055 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 128,055 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

front number plate deteriating

Fail 31 May 2012 128,030 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front discs in poor condition

front number plate deteriating

Pass 16 Jun 2011 123,232 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 123,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 111,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 81,452 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 81,452 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SY05 NUF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SY05 NUF, 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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What year was SY05 NUF registered?

SY05 NUF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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