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SY05 NUP

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,613 mi
Last recorded91,613 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 91,613 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 80,018 miles

Offside Front Rear bush starting to debond

Pass 2 Dec 2017 76,342 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 71,365 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

front braker pads slightly corroded (when pads wear out it going to need discs

Fail 17 Dec 2016 71,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

front braker pads slightly corroded (when pads wear out it going to need discs

Pass 19 Dec 2015 63,436 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 63,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 55,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 50,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2013 48,519 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,954 miles

rear brake holding on slightly requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,683 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,991 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 41,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,198 miles

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

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

offside brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,767 miles

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

handbrake close to end of travel

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 NUP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY05 NUP, 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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SY05 NUP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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