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NU05 WXN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,660 mi
Last recorded94,660 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,660 miles

Central exhaust is corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central exhaust is corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 85,386 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken (exhaust secure)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear heat shield loose

all underside corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 85,386 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken (exhaust secure)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear heat shield loose

all underside corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,633 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade torn at ends

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wiper blade torn at ends

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,898 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,392 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,672 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 39,670 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,689 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 34,688 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,745 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 29,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,912 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,903 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 12,903 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 3,107 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 WXN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXN, 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 WXN registered?

NU05 WXN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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