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NL05 XEE

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,486 mi
Last recorded143,486 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2022 143,486 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 137,332 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 137,128 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high no adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 134,538 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 129,835 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 129,829 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Top mount bearing play

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 115,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Top mount bearing play

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 103,673 miles

Oil leak engine sump ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,336 miles

Both outer sills weakened by corrosion

Front suspension seems very soft/weak

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing sounds slightly noisy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering seams slightly heavy

Sub frame brace not attached

Fail 24 Nov 2016 96,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Both outer sills weakened by corrosion

Front suspension seems very soft/weak

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing sounds slightly noisy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering seams slightly heavy

Sub frame brace not attached

Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,346 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 81,332 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 81,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 71,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2013 71,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2012 56,938 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 56,936 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,202 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 44,202 miles

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

both rear tyres outer sidewall cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,694 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,373 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,398 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 XEE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XEE, 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 XEE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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