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NK05 XPU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,929 mi
Last recorded86,929 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 XPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,929 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,529 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 77,199 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 71,446 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 71,446 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,858 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating and leaking slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2017 70,858 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre getting low and perishing

Rear exhaust deteriorating and leaking slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,706 miles

nearside front tyre is getting low on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

offside front suspension arm, rear bush is starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box is starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake hose & pipe unions

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,865 miles

Exhaust system at rear has corrosion

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside door handle plastic lock cover missing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,777 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,744 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 56,744 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,349 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 43,039 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 43,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs & pads worn

Pass 12 Dec 2009 33,724 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 21,926 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,306 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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NK05 XPU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 NK05 XPU, 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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NK05 XPU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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