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HG05 BXX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,117 mi
Last recorded87,117 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 BXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,117 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 87,109 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,627 miles

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 83,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 81,949 miles

Bonnet release cable incomplete.

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

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

Oil leak.

Fail 3 Nov 2016 81,946 miles

Battery insecure Whole tray loose. (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Lamp has moisture. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lamp has moisture inside. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Bonnet release cable incomplete.

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

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

Oil leak.

Pass 1 Nov 2015 77,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,236 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 71,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,788 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,440 miles

front brake discs surface rust

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,625 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 47,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,327 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 39,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,363 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 29,363 miles

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

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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HG05 BXX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HG05 BXX, 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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HG05 BXX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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