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HG05 EBA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,143 mi
Last recorded110,143 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,143 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 109,978 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure also preventing full inspection of vehicles under body (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 104,794 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 103,551 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 May 2018 103,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2018 103,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 101,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,570 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,227 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 90,205 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,604 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,139 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,053 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,427 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,427 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 14,322 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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HG05 EBA 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 73.7%.

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 HG05 EBA, 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 EBA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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