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NM05 HEJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,687 mi
Last recorded45,687 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 HEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 45,687 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 41,910 miles

Rear exhaust limited life

Pass 12 Jan 2023 38,110 miles

Rear rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2021 36,624 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2020 35,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 inner sills (slightly) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 35,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 inner sills (slightly) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,724 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 34,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,035 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 33,205 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 33,205 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,586 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 31,586 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,670 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 30,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,084 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,576 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall deteriorated/ cracked

N/S/R tyre inner sidewall deteriorated/ cracked

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall deteriorated/ cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,788 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,555 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,333 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,647 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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NM05 HEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NM05 HEJ, 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 NM05 HEJ registered?

NM05 HEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is NM05 HEJ safe to buy?

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