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NL55 XNM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,045 mi
Last recorded109,045 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,045 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 109,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 100,928 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 94,760 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,290 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,853 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 77,853 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,394 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay is missing

tailgate wouldnt open but access to checkable area was possible

Fail 7 Jan 2012 57,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay is missing

tailgate wouldnt open but access to checkable area was possible

Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 47,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 38,088 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 38,084 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonnet stay is missing

Fail 10 Jan 2009 30,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

bonnet release handle loose.bonnet stay missing

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 XNM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NL55 XNM, 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 XNM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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