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HJ05 NKX

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,195 mi
Last recorded111,195 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 111,195 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Rear rear axel corroded

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 110,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF&NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 101,022 miles

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

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 90,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,619 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 78,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 77,116 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres edges wear

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,907 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 46,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,895 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2013 30,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2012 31,289 miles

Both wiper refils are deteriorating

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,289 miles

Both wiper refils are deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,916 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 27,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 27,996 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,098 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 23,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,998 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 NKX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

HJ05 NKX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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