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SP55 NVX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,537 mi
Last recorded55,537 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 NVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,537 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 53,495 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,811 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 47,811 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,217 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 42,217 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,995 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished slightly

n/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

o/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2015 36,503 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre perished slightly

n/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

o/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,800 miles

exhaust rear box deteriated

Fail 23 Jul 2014 33,800 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriated

Fail 30 Jul 2013 31,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,287 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2012 28,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre slight damage to inner side wall

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre slight damage to inner side wall

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2011 25,964 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 24,950 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 21,005 miles

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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades torn

Pass 17 Oct 2009 21,005 miles

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)

front wiper blades torn

Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,260 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 17,260 miles

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

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

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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SP55 NVX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SP55 NVX, 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 SP55 NVX registered?

SP55 NVX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is SP55 NVX safe to buy?

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