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NU05 XPM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,961 mi
Last recorded80,961 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 XPM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 80,961 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 80,959 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 79,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 75,009 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 75,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,081 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 69,081 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 66,319 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,749 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 57,554 miles

centre stop light inop

Pass 1 May 2013 52,634 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 May 2012 46,517 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 46,517 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 41,035 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,499 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,711 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 21,987 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 XPM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XPM, 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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NU05 XPM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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