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YF55 NTX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,402 mi
Last recorded114,402 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 NTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 114,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 103,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,225 miles

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

The near side front tyre is worn to the legal limit around the inner edges of the tread.

The off side and near side rear coil springs are corroded.

The off side front suspension upper bush/bearing is in poor condition.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 90,751 miles

The rear silencer heavily corroded.

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,469 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

The offside front strut top mounting/bearing deteriorating.

The rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 86,460 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

The fuel filter housing slightly loose.

The offside front strut top mounting/bearing deteriorating.

The rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,872 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 82,871 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 78,050 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,050 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,762 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 28,488 miles

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

both front wipers split, but still clearing screen

Pass 18 May 2012 22,002 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 18,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 14,458 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 14,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 11,226 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 10,693 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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YF55 NTX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YF55 NTX, 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 YF55 NTX registered?

YF55 NTX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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