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NU05 XPJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,831 mi
Last recorded93,831 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 XPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,831 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 86,377 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 86,377 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,699 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 80,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 74,638 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,646 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,585 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,818 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 XPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

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

Is NU05 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 XPJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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