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FH05 JNZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

225,674 mi
Last recorded225,674 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 JNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 225,674 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage door trim insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stuck under seat (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure missing (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 218,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' offside & centre lower (8.3.1a)

parking brake requires adjustment or repair, nearside rear

Fail 29 Mar 2016 218,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' offside & centre lower (8.3.1a)

parking brake requires adjustment or repair, nearside rear

Fail 22 Mar 2016 218,175 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour emissions not tested excessive black smoke (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front water in headlight

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corrosion

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 215,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2015 215,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 195,307 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs are very worn

front suspension lower arm bushes are split o/s and n/s

low effort from n/s handbrake

rear exhaust is very rusty and has a slight blow

Fail 2 Jul 2014 193,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs are very worn

front suspension lower arm bushes are split o/s and n/s

low effort from n/s handbrake

Pass 2 Jul 2013 149,342 miles

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

front suspension lower arm bushes are split o/s and n/s

Pass 22 Jun 2012 105,015 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 105,009 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,249 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,197 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jun 2010 85,127 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,846 miles

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,173 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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FH05 JNZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FH05 JNZ, 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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FH05 JNZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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