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NX55 VZK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,611 mi
Last recorded103,611 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 103,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2017 103,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 20 Jan 2016 98,335 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 98,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 92,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres are perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2015 92,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres are perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,439 miles

REAR BOX MOUNT MISSING / N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / CORROSION ON REAR COIL SPRINGS / N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 13 Jan 2014 86,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR BOX MOUNT MISSING / N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / CORROSION ON REAR COIL SPRINGS / N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,348 miles

EXHAUST MOUNT / N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING / SIGNS OF HEAT ON O/S/F DISC

Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 76,917 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,273 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,101 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 48,100 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,066 miles

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

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 VZK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VZK, 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 VZK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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