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NL55 XNG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,262 mi
Last recorded74,262 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,262 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 74,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 71,873 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,357 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,968 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,168 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 57,168 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,130 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,276 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 35,817 miles

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

exhaust bracket at rear silencer snapped

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,558 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,921 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 26,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,484 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit (4mm) n/s rear tyre showing signs of wear on sidewall.

rear wiper rubber missing.

unable to open o/s rear door from outside.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,763 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers split on ends

Fail 18 Sep 2009 21,763 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers split on ends

Pass 13 Sep 2008 17,357 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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NL55 XNG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NL55 XNG, 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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NL55 XNG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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