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HK05 NBM

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,096 mi
Last recorded105,096 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 NBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,096 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 105,096 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,168 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer shell heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 101,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box outer shell heavily corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 93,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING HANGING OFF

Fail 28 May 2014 93,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING HANGING OFF

Pass 18 May 2013 83,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,143 miles

offside rear reflector slightly damaged

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 5 Jun 2012 76,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear reflector slightly damaged

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 3 Dec 2010 60,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 60,135 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 38,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pendant hanging from mirror (contained within 40mm circle)

various bodywork damage

Fail 21 Nov 2009 37,986 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pendant hanging from mirror (contained within 40mm circle)

various bodywork damage

Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,868 miles

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

exhaust system rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2008 25,844 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

exhaust system rear silencer in poor condition

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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HK05 NBM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK05 NBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK05 NBM registered?

HK05 NBM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is HK05 NBM safe to buy?

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