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NU05 TXC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,705 mi
Last recorded127,705 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 TXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 127,705 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 127,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 122,549 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 122,544 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,628 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 115,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,980 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 109,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,366 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,957 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 96,939 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 96,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,538 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 76,538 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,399 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,016 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 53,016 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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 TXC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU05 TXC, 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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What year was NU05 TXC registered?

NU05 TXC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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