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NV54 XEU

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

44,683 mi
Last recorded44,683 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 XEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 44,683 miles

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded & covered with underseal

Fail 29 Aug 2025 44,678 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 44,634 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,952 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 42,952 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 40,032 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 40,032 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 38,908 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 37,711 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill.s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 37,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill.s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 36,622 miles

exhaust back box skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 35,003 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 35,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,195 miles

Front tyers cracking on tread

backbox exhaust outer skin

Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,381 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 27,381 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 26,020 miles

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,958 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2014 25,816 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,136 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 25,133 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 24,393 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,057 miles

RIGHT REAR TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 17 Jan 2010 21,295 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND THE O/S/R TYRE IS CRACKING UP ON THE SIDEWALLS AND THE CORNERS OF THE TREAD.

Fail 17 Jan 2010 21,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND THE O/S/R TYRE IS CRACKING UP ON THE SIDEWALLS AND THE CORNERS OF THE TREAD.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 19,051 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 17,147 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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NV54 XEU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NV54 XEU, 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 NV54 XEU registered?

NV54 XEU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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