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HJ05 NJX

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,162 mi
Last recorded64,162 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 64,162 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 64,076 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,184 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2023 53,184 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing white light showing. (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubbers split and smear. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,808 miles

Front exhaust box corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish both sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

reverse light in-op.

Fail 16 Feb 2022 50,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust box corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish both sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

reverse light in-op.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 48,017 miles

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 48,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 42,255 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,829 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,206 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,318 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 33,318 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,522 miles

Both rear tyres have slight age related cracking

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,482 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,417 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,970 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,269 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,696 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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HJ05 NJX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HJ05 NJX, 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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HJ05 NJX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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