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ND55 HKJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,118 mi
Last recorded81,118 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 HKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 81,118 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 81,115 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 77,839 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure rear exhaust racket broke (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 77,830 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure rear exhaust racket broke (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,645 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 72,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 70,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 69,935 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 69,935 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,948 miles

BRAKE PIPES OBSCURED IN VARIOUS PLACES

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER SHIELDS FITTED

FUEL PIPES OBSCURED IN VARIOUS PLACES

Nearside 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 Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded middle bracket broke

rear trailing arms corroded

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 24 Jul 2018 66,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

BRAKE PIPES OBSCURED IN VARIOUS PLACES

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER SHIELDS FITTED

FUEL PIPES OBSCURED IN VARIOUS PLACES

Nearside 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 Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded middle bracket broke

osf tyre and rear tyres badly perishing

rear trailing arms corroded

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 8 Jul 2017 61,296 miles

all tyres cracked/perished

fuel pipes run in chassis leg

unable to see front pad thickness

Fail 8 Jul 2017 61,296 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level stop lamp bulb not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres cracked/perished

fuel pipes run in chassis leg

unable to see front pad thickness

Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,719 miles

corroded nearside outer sill

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,567 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,376 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 49,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,829 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 38,922 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,922 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,031 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 33,031 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,157 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,479 miles

n/s front tyre is worn to 2mm ,o/s front and n/s rear to 3mm

rear indicator bulbs are badly faded advise replacement

Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,899 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,897 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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ND55 HKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ND55 HKJ, 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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ND55 HKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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