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NX05 UMZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,912 mi
Last recorded84,912 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 UMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 84,912 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Jan 2017 84,912 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,681 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 82,681 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,595 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 75,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 68,629 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2014 68,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,065 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,950 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,640 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre cracked on the sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2011 45,640 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre cracked on the sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,044 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres are cracked on sidewalls

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jan 2010 39,044 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres are cracked on sidewalls

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,813 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,723 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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NX05 UMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NX05 UMZ, 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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NX05 UMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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