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NX55 SUU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,522 mi
Last recorded120,522 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 SUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 120,522 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 120,204 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened n\s front (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened o\s front (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o\s front (2.5.A.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o\s front (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure n\s (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 98,727 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,766 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 83,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,730 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 72,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,677 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 60,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,966 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 35,966 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,991 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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NX55 SUU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NX55 SUU, 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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NX55 SUU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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