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RX55 NGG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,312 mi
Last recorded137,312 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 NGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 137,312 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 137,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 133,168 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 133,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 127,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 123,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just behind flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps outer lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 122,241 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 120,871 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 119,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine top cover insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2019 119,735 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible de-laminated and partially illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine top cover insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 117,571 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 117,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 115,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,855 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,127 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,304 miles

high level brake light not working

offside rear bump stop missing

wet when tested

Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 99,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 95,207 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 95,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,949 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,278 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 77,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NGG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NGG, 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 NGG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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