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HJ05 NKG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,468 mi
Last recorded34,468 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 34,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 34,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 33,223 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 31,955 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 30,521 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 28,633 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 27,712 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 27,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 25,456 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 23,116 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 20,592 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 20,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 18,330 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 15,620 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 12,892 miles

Both front wipers split

Pass 11 Feb 2013 10,248 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 7,125 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 6,630 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 5,806 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 3,868 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2008 2,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 2,966 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 NKG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 HJ05 NKG, 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 HJ05 NKG registered?

HJ05 NKG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ05 NKG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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