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HN55 ZTJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,942 mi
Last recorded130,942 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 ZTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 130,942 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 130,942 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 May 2025 127,416 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 127,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 123,095 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2024 123,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 118,150 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 108,977 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 108,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 97,406 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,011 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 92,999 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2019 86,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 86,910 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 77,660 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 65,718 miles

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

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

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

exhaust leak

Pass 21 May 2016 54,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 32,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 58,273 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box clamp leaking exhaust gases

Pass 25 May 2012 30,032 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,919 miles

all tyres perrishing

Fail 27 May 2011 26,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perrishing

Pass 25 May 2010 23,272 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 May 2009 20,169 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 8,990 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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HN55 ZTJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HN55 ZTJ, 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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HN55 ZTJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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