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NU05 LLX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,362 mi
Last recorded109,362 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 LLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 109,362 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 98,833 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 98,532 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Nearside & offside (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,537 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Fail 9 Nov 2016 86,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,298 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 80,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 71,523 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 71,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

injector seals leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 62,992 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 62,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,271 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,284 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,512 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,989 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,021 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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NU05 LLX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NU05 LLX, 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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NU05 LLX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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