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HW05 NDJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,539 mi
Last recorded110,539 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 NDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 110,539 miles

Coolant leak and level very low ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer steel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,888 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 108,888 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak n/s of engine and level low

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,913 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 103,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords leaking air in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak level low ()

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 99,521 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 May 2018 99,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,889 miles

Nearside Front mirrior lens missing from mirrior

Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3 bolt fixing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14/82t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirrior lens missing from mirrior

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,759 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 87,559 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside front wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Apr 2014 80,912 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,724 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,905 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,657 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,317 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,968 miles

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

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

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

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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HW05 NDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HW05 NDJ, 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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What year was HW05 NDJ registered?

HW05 NDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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