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HT05 JNN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,212 mi
Last recorded128,212 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 JNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 128,212 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 128,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 127,150 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged and repaired with tape

bracing bar on front subframe ,bolt slightly loose

Fail 26 Aug 2025 127,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe x 2 areas , hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged and repaired with tape

bracing bar on front subframe ,bolt slightly loose

Pass 16 Aug 2024 123,246 miles

front top mounts slightly worn

Pass 29 Aug 2023 118,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 113,335 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 113,335 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,813 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,401 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,234 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,349 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,500 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 65,500 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,926 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 47,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 29,724 miles

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

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

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

possible injector chuffing. fumes into cab

Fail 24 Aug 2013 29,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres have sidewall perishing

possible injector chuffing. fumes into cab

Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,874 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 10,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 10,052 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,341 miles

Nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 28 Jul 2008 6,596 miles

Offside wiper rubber split

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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HT05 JNN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HT05 JNN, 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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HT05 JNN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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