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SY55 NYA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,225 mi
Last recorded57,225 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 NYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 57,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 57,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,202 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 57,202 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 57,129 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 57,129 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,757 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 56,750 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,279 miles

Sump porous

Fail 27 Sep 2017 56,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sump porous

Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,291 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 54,291 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,447 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 50,446 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,347 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 46,347 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 42,002 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,875 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 35,549 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,941 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 31,941 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 29,045 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,160 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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SY55 NYA 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 53.8%.

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 SY55 NYA, 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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SY55 NYA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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