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SM54 NXK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,527 mi
Last recorded115,527 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 NXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 115,527 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 115,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 115,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 110,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Bump stops poor condition

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 110,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Bump stops poor condition

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 101,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner face of front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 99,400 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 99,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corrored

Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,404 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 84,817 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 84,776 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,540 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 70,540 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,303 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 55,009 miles

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)

offside front headlamp condensated

Fail 16 Dec 2008 54,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

offside front headlamp condensated

Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,796 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 43,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SM54 NXK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SM54 NXK, 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 SM54 NXK registered?

SM54 NXK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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