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NX55 SXG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,485 mi
Last recorded87,485 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 SXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,485 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 84,707 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 81,862 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 78,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 68,567 miles

exhaust heat shield around turbo insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2019 57,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge (worn)

Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,714 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 49,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 41,980 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,559 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,635 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,783 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 37,783 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,971 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,535 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,014 miles

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,207 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,135 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 21,135 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 SXG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SXG, 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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What year was NX55 SXG registered?

NX55 SXG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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