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SP55 NXD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,306 mi
Last recorded88,306 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 NXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,306 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 88,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,424 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 84,410 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Bottom, Rear engine mount rubber completely pulled away from the housing allowing movement

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 80,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

osf wheel or tyre out of shape

osr wheelbearing slight noise

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,726 miles

possible injector leak (needs investigating)

service light is on

Fail 30 Aug 2013 73,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

possible injector leak (needs investigating)

service light is on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,417 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,128 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 62,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,652 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 49,820 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre but no cords exposed

Fail 3 Oct 2009 49,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre but no cords exposed

Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,116 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 41,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NXD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NXD, 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 NXD registered?

SP55 NXD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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