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NU05 XPD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,303 mi
Last recorded84,303 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 84,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,006 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 75,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 74,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wipers in poor condition split will need replacing

Fail 5 Dec 2013 62,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 62,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,043 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 45,043 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,327 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,291 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 31,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,309 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 XPD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XPD, 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 XPD registered?

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

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