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WU05 NXZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,257 mi
Last recorded142,257 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 142,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 132,192 miles

Front exhaust box corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside mirror secured with adhesive tape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 May 2017 132,181 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front exhaust box corroding

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps, lenses crazing affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside mirror secured with adhesive tape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 May 2016 130,156 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2016 130,156 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2015 128,810 miles

Both washer jet aims poor/weak.

High level brake light inop.

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

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

Rear exhaust box badly corroded and delaminating.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 128,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both washer jet aims poor/weak.

High level brake light inop.

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

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

Rear exhaust box badly corroded and delaminating.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 126,887 miles

exhaust outer skin chroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 123,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 119,207 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 111,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2011 111,593 miles

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

Offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2010 106,585 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 102,524 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,390 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear worn

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

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

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 NXZ 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 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NXZ, 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 NXZ registered?

WU05 NXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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