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HN05 JNJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,748 mi
Last recorded125,748 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 JNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 125,748 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2022 125,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2021 121,197 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 121,187 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2020 115,427 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2019 110,085 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 110,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,548 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 103,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 88,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded but not holed

Fail 12 May 2017 88,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded but not holed

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,513 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust system

dampness in nearside front headlamp

Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,438 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,646 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded slightly

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on outside edge

Fail 23 Mar 2012 59,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,168 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,815 miles

nearside front link arm has slight play

nearside front wiperblade split

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,323 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 43,323 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,801 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,279 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 27,279 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HN05 JNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HN05 JNJ, 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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HN05 JNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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