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NU55 LXW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,856 mi
Last recorded115,856 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 LXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 115,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 100,925 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,292 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 85,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,537 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,437 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 68,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,760 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 53,291 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,967 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,460 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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NU55 LXW 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 76.9%.

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 NU55 LXW, 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 NU55 LXW registered?

NU55 LXW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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