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NX05 XXT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,821 mi
Last recorded103,821 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 XXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,821 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake high may need adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,178 miles

travel on handbrake

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

bracket on front exhaust pipe snapped

slight water leak on radiator

Fail 16 Mar 2018 98,178 miles

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

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

bracket on front exhaust pipe snapped

slight water leak on radiator

travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Mar 2017 91,858 miles

advise both front tyres cracking between structures

advise front of intermediate pipe flange deteriated

advise rear wiper split

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,680 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 85,680 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 80,096 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre slight cracking of structure

advise slight play in n/s/f droplink

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,057 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,646 miles

E.M.l on

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 67,284 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,977 miles

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

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)

front & rear exhaust hangers broken

rear wiperblade split

Fail 22 Feb 2010 56,749 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,473 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 32,473 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 XXT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX05 XXT, 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 XXT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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