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WU05 NXH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,318 mi
Last recorded116,318 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 NXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,318 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,279 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake only lust met requirements , recomend adjustment/repair

Fail 4 Sep 2015 105,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear handbrake only lust met requirements , recomend adjustment/repair

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,161 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front tyres have different speed ratings, vehicle should have H rated tyres all round.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,309 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded/worn inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2012 63,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded/worn inner edges

Fail 12 Sep 2011 49,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Without removing rear seat covers the centre rear seat belt cannot function.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,013 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Without removing rear seat covers the centre rear seat belt cannot function.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,089 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,492 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 26,698 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,884 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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WU05 NXH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU05 NXH, 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 WU05 NXH registered?

WU05 NXH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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