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HJ55 WNT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,151 mi
Last recorded78,151 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 WNT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,151 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 78,130 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on both lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,657 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 75,651 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,066 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,433 miles

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre have slight age related cracking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre in very poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,839 miles

all tyres have slight age related cracking.

both headlamp lenses faded.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,340 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,773 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside front tyre worn on sidewall due to curbing

Fail 2 Sep 2013 56,954 miles

High level brake light in operative.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,954 miles

High level brake light in operative.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,377 miles

centre rear seat belt covered by seat cover but can still be checked

Fail 31 Aug 2012 54,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt covered by seat cover but can still be checked

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,946 miles

All tyres wearing close to limit wearbars

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,352 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,474 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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HJ55 WNT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ55 WNT, 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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HJ55 WNT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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