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HG05 DZB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,214 mi
Last recorded71,214 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 DZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 71,214 miles

rear exhaust box outer shield corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 71,214 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer shield corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,502 miles

Exhaust system corroded - Rear silencer and centre silencer

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread starting to de-laminate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread starting to de-laminate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,146 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lens missing.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,769 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLES POOR

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 56,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play SWIVEL (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play SWIVEL (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

HANDBRAKE CABLES POOR

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,080 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play SWIVEL (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 53,080 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play SWIVEL (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,557 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 46,080 miles

BELT NOISE

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,080 miles

BELT NOISE

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2012 38,986 miles

N/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT POOR

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,986 miles

N/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT POOR

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 32,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,773 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,408 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,553 miles

offside rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 31 Mar 2008 12,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 DZB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DZB, 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 HG05 DZB registered?

HG05 DZB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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