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HN05 JNL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,916 mi
Last recorded90,916 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 JNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 90,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 26 Nov 2020 90,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,205 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 84,894 miles

Both rear beam bushes perished

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front headlight condensated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,891 miles

Bushes perished in both front lower arms

Condensation in nearside front headlight

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear beam bushes perished

Pass 1 Dec 2016 78,409 miles

Both front brake flexi pipes perished

Bushes on both front lower arms perished

Nearside front headlight condensated

Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,880 miles

Both front lower arm bushes starting to split

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

Offside front brake flexi pipe perished

Offside front headlight condensated

Fail 4 Dec 2015 73,880 miles

Both front lower arm bushes starting to split

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake flexi pipe perished

Offside front headlight condensated

Pass 4 Dec 2014 67,926 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,293 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 58,213 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Bushes worn in both front lower arms

Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,454 miles

front tyres worn on edge

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2010 16,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet release catch is insecure

lower bumper/ spoiler center trim is missing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet release catch is insecure

lower bumper/ spoiler center trim is missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 18,971 miles

all tyres outer side walls cracked and scuffed

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 23 Apr 2009 18,971 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

all tyres outer side walls cracked and scuffed

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,461 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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HN05 JNL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HN05 JNL, 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 JNL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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