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HK05 NCE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

133,228 mi
Last recorded133,228 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 NCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 133,228 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 133,228 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 133,048 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 126,869 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 126,793 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 120,552 miles

Brakes ; Front brake pads appear low ?

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes 15 % , Parking brakes 10 %

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration ; Rear number plate characters starting to fade

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link ball joint has slight play ( knocking ) n/s/f & o/s/f

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 12 Jun 2017 120,552 miles

Brakes ; Front brake pads appear low ?

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes 15 % , Parking brakes 10 %

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration ; Rear number plate characters starting to fade

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link ball joint has slight play ( knocking ) n/s/f & o/s/f

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 15 Jun 2016 113,775 miles

Centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Engine slightly oily

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Various covers fitted in engine bay

Fail 15 Jun 2016 113,775 miles

Centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Engine slightly oily

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Various covers fitted in engine bay

Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low

exhaust corroded

exhaust has a minor blow

n/s/r tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 105,583 miles

exhaust has a minor blow

n/s/r tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low

exhaust corroded

o/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm bushes slightly peished

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyre starting to perish

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 95,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm bushes slightly peished

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyre starting to perish

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower gearbox stabilizer mount split

Rear wiper split

Service due

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 84,993 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower gearbox stabilizer mount split

Rear wiper split

Service due

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 May 2012 72,188 miles

Bonnet release broken

Front bumper skirt damaged

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

Reverse lights inop

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

Fail 22 May 2012 72,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Bonnet release broken

Front bumper skirt damaged

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

Reverse lights inop

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

Pass 13 May 2011 60,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 50,173 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release catch insecure.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 50,173 miles

bonnet release catch insecure.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,806 miles

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

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

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 NCE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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