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RX55 NFE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,609 mi
Last recorded89,609 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 NFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,609 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 81,214 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 81,214 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,463 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 76,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre wearing inner egde

Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,975 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 63,971 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,811 miles

front wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 15 Nov 2013 57,811 miles

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

front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,017 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 52,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,335 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 44,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,624 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 35,624 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,560 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 20,802 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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RX55 NFE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RX55 NFE, 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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RX55 NFE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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