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HG55 TNJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,452 mi
Last recorded79,452 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 TNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 79,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 78,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both sill panels slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 77,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,655 miles

Both rear shocks corroded.

NSR bump stop missing.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 70,655 miles

Both rear shocks corroded.

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamps deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

NSR bump stop missing.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,717 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,564 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,992 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,232 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,224 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,846 miles

Deep cuts to nearside rear tyre on outer sidewall and tread

Minor exhaust blow at rear joint

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,922 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 44,027 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,085 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 42,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,142 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,783 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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HG55 TNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HG55 TNJ, 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 HG55 TNJ registered?

HG55 TNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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