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NX55 SXJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,886 mi
Last recorded136,886 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 SXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2014 136,886 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear bumper cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2014 136,886 miles

Oil leak

rear bumper cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2013 101,240 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 62,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,034 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 32,780 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 21,430 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 21,414 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear outer tyre wall heavily cracked although do no meet mot criteria for fail.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear outer tyre wall heavily cracked although do no meet mot criteria for fail.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,027 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,674 miles

all 4 tyres are starting to deteriorate.

the vehicle may be subject to a main dealer recall to have modified front suspension spring seats fitted.

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 SXJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX55 SXJ registered?

NX55 SXJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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