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NV55 WEX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,664 mi
Last recorded94,664 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 WEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 533,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 89,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,211 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 86,206 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,730 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 81,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,476 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,673 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,356 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 39,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,634 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,947 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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NV55 WEX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV55 WEX, 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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NV55 WEX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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