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HC05 GAX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,030 mi
Last recorded69,030 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC05 GAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,030 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine check light on

Fail 13 Jul 2015 69,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine check light on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,684 miles

engine diag light on

front discs heavilly lipped

front pads low

unable to open boot inspected through rear seats

Fail 31 May 2014 62,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine diag light on

front discs heavilly lipped

front pads low

nearside rear tyre heavilly cracking and worn

unable to open boot inspected through rear seats

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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HC05 GAX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HC05 GAX, 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 HC05 GAX registered?

HC05 GAX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HC05 GAX safe to buy?

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