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YC55 NCE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,520 mi
Last recorded103,520 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 NCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 103,520 miles

Front both tyres showing signs of perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front spring touching body

Rear both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 1 Sep 2017 103,520 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located hitting body (2.4.C.2)

Front both tyres showing signs of perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,678 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 90,678 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 80,137 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 80,137 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,513 miles

centre rear seat belt removed

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,992 miles

rear exhaust bracket has been repaired.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 63,992 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades split on ends.

rear exhaust bracket has been repaired.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,092 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 56,092 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,209 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 27,917 miles

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)

centre lap belt cannot unroll

Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,339 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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YC55 NCE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC55 NCE, 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 YC55 NCE registered?

YC55 NCE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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