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NX55 SWJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,445 mi
Last recorded68,445 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 SWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,445 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 68,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And nearside inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 60,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

O/s/f outer cv boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,659 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Apr 2018 55,656 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,425 miles

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

M I L on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

boot partially loaded

engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 51,425 miles

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

M I L on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

boot partially loaded

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,394 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 47,394 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,547 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,864 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,670 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,161 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,705 miles

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

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

both front,both rear tyre outer sidewalls small surface cracks.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 21,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front,both rear tyre outer sidewalls small surface cracks.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,344 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,859 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 SWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NX55 SWJ, 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 SWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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