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RX55 NHF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,882 mi
Last recorded101,882 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 NHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 101,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm bold on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 101,879 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder in centre of windscreen, air freshener hanging from rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing at front to centre join and rear silencer. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting rubber snapped and exhaust to silencer snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm bold on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,041 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,478 miles

Engine noise from pulley area.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 82,478 miles

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

Both front tyres bald on edges.

Engine noise from pulley area.

O/s/r tyre perishing and has nail in tread.

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 27 Feb 2014 76,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Wipers weak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,261 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Wipers weak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,834 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and blowing

Rear exhaust silencer mount corroded and fractured

Fail 26 Feb 2013 69,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and blowing

Rear exhaust silencer mount corroded and fractured

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,857 miles

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

Rear silencer mounting strap broken

Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear silencer mounting strap broken

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,572 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 57,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,449 miles

rear exhaust mount rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2010 49,449 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyr perishing

rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,316 miles

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

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

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)

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 NHF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RX55 NHF, 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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What year was RX55 NHF registered?

RX55 NHF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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