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CX55 XNE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,505 mi
Last recorded79,505 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,505 miles

Nearside Front knock from suspension poss shock absorber

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,840 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Moisture in headlamp

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 70,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Moisture in headlamp

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,998 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 62,998 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,331 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 59,324 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,290 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,004 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 51,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 50,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,412 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 43,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,275 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,769 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,061 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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CX55 XNE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX55 XNE, 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 CX55 XNE registered?

CX55 XNE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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