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NU05 XPC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,612 mi
Last recorded51,612 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,612 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on wear indicator

Offside Rear tyre on wear indicator

Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on wear indicator

Offside Rear tyre on wear indicator

Pass 18 May 2015 44,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,256 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 40,256 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,895 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,437 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,548 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,582 miles

N/S/F brake disc slightly corroded.

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,955 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 14,955 miles

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

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

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 XPC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU05 XPC registered?

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

Is NU05 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 XPC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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