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RX55 NHG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

87,723 mi
Last recorded87,723 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 74,284 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens has water inside

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

Fail 23 May 2023 74,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens has water inside

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 61,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of a oil leak underside of engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking/cuts/wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 55,708 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 52,434 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 52,434 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 47,092 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 47,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,753 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 43,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 39,694 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 21 May 2016 35,909 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Fail 21 May 2016 35,909 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 26 May 2015 32,979 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 32,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 30,531 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 30,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 27,745 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 27,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 25,513 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 25,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 21,903 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 18,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 18,153 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 14,463 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,869 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 NHG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 NHG, 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 NHG registered?

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

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