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NX55 XBL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,431 mi
Last recorded60,431 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 XBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 60,431 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 57,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre badly cracked / perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 57,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre badly cracked / perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 57,423 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2021 53,419 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension mountings

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to boot space full

Fail 7 Dec 2020 50,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension mountings

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to boot space full

Pass 10 Dec 2019 49,086 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 49,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,210 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 46,897 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,556 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,299 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 43,299 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 40,596 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 37,524 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 37,524 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 34,791 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 34,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,565 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 31,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,811 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 XBL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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