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NX55 VNS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,533 mi
Last recorded132,533 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 VNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 132,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 132,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 117,786 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 117,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,578 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 97,576 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 77,112 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 77,110 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,020 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,685 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2010 45,685 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 19 May 2009 27,882 miles

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

Low pressure in offside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,636 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 VNS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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