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FM54 NXZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,715 mi
Last recorded158,715 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 NXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 158,715 miles

Both outer sills showing signs of wear.

Rear n/side brake binding slightly

Rear shockers slight leak

Fail 18 Jun 2020 158,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills showing signs of wear.

Rear n/side brake binding slightly

Rear shockers slight leak

Pass 16 Jul 2019 156,017 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 150,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills weakening (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 150,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp not working 1of2 (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills weakening (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 137,701 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light n/w

item removed from screen

Fail 30 Mar 2016 137,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light n/w

item removed from screen

Pass 11 Apr 2015 126,542 miles

high level brake light n/w

Pass 29 Mar 2014 112,667 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 Mar 2014 112,667 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,113 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 99,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front offside tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,639 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 71,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2010 55,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,304 miles

o/s front headlight has water in

Pass 26 Jan 2008 30,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FM54 NXZ 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 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 FM54 NXZ, 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 FM54 NXZ registered?

FM54 NXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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