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NL05 UXY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,264 mi
Last recorded121,264 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 UXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 121,264 miles

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

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 10 Apr 2021 121,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 31 Mar 2020 113,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping reduced (5.3.2 (b))

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

Weld repairs heavily undersealed making hard to inspect

Fail 31 Mar 2020 113,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping reduced (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 104,790 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 97,497 miles

Rear both bump stops missing

Fail 12 Apr 2018 97,497 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear both bump stops missing

Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both bump stops missing

Fail 22 Apr 2017 90,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both bump stops missing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,276 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 85,274 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 85,264 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust middle and back boxes are corroded

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge and approaching limit 175/65/14/t

n/s/f vertical link has some movement

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,540 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust sligthly deteriated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,375 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 68,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,960 miles

Nearside front track rod end dust cover split

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,612 miles

both front tyres are on the limit

exhaust back box is corroded

n/s/f track rod end has slight movement

Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,886 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 38,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,321 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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NL05 UXY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NL05 UXY, 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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NL05 UXY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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