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NX55 SXL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,459 mi
Last recorded40,459 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 SXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,459 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 40,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section box hole in (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2018 35,491 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 35,329 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front 185-60-15h (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,934 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,598 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 25,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,733 miles

both rear tyres (185 60 15h) cracked on side walls

Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,871 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,489 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 13,879 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 11,615 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 7,422 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 SXL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

NX55 SXL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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