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NX55 VNL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,211 mi
Last recorded95,211 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,211 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 95,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,098 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,850 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,904 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 66,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,133 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,864 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,978 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,217 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 VNL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

NX55 VNL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for NX55 VNL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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