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NU05 WXG

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,008 mi
Last recorded57,008 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 WXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,008 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,080 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding on edges (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2017 55,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding on edges (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished / cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,266 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2015 48,266 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,438 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 45,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,628 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,640 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear reg seperating

Fail 5 Apr 2012 39,638 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear reg seperating

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,272 miles

H\LAMP AIM NSF\MAX

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

FRONT DISCSPITTED\WORN TO XS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,116 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,446 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 30,446 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,086 miles

aqdvise front discs pitted + lipped

Fail 16 Apr 2008 28,086 miles

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

aqdvise front discs pitted + lipped

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 WXG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

NU05 WXG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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