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NX05 XWW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,890 mi
Last recorded78,890 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 XWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,890 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 76,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 71,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and system deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit app 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit app 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust outer skin peeling off

Fail 3 Nov 2017 65,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit app 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit app 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust outer skin peeling off

Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,209 miles

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

exhaust outer skin peeling and rear support deteriorated

n/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,368 miles

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2015 54,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,600 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre section heavily corroded

Exhaust rear section heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 45,599 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre section heavily corroded

Exhaust rear section heavily corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 42,322 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 42,322 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,924 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,277 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light inop

Fail 23 Feb 2011 27,277 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light inop

Pass 10 Feb 2010 19,663 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

passenger air bag light on dash/ coolant level low/ rear wiper split/ n/s/f tyre 2.5mm/o/s/f tyre 3mm/

Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,151 miles

Front wipers are starting to split

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 XWW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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