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NX55 XAO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,779 mi
Last recorded94,779 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 XAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2023 94,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner/outer door sills corroded (holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner/outer door sills corroded (holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 89,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,590 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 87,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 87,344 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 83,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 83,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,597 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 78,514 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,600 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 73,525 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,972 miles

Exhaust centre section heavily corroded on outer skin.

Nearside Rear Wheel partially seized when turned by hand.

Radiator Leaking

rear silencer heavily corroded and leaking water from emissions produced.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 68,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust centre section heavily corroded on outer skin.

Nearside Rear Wheel partially seized when turned by hand.

Radiator Leaking

rear silencer heavily corroded and leaking water from emissions produced.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,613 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing low

slight exhaust blow from backbox bracket

Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,603 miles

front brake pads and brake discs wearing thin

Fail 27 Jan 2014 57,514 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads and brake discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,438 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 51,438 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 45,096 miles

All four tyres are on 2/3mm of tread

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and broken away

Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,096 miles

All four tyres are on 2/3mm of tread

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and broken away

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,859 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,800 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 24,573 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,573 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,074 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 XAO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 XAO, 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 XAO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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