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HG05 GXL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

45,841 mi
Last recorded45,841 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 45,841 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2025 45,348 miles

exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 45,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 44,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 44,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 43,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system is rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2022 43,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system is rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2021 42,361 miles

Central Front exhaust silencer corroded

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 41,712 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 41,712 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,676 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Exhaust system poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2018 39,260 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking ABS unit (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Exhaust system poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,169 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,021 miles

exhaust system in poor condition corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2016 36,021 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)

exhaust system in poor condition corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,853 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDITION

Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,056 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW 3MM

Pass 10 Jan 2013 22,714 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,135 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 14,485 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,485 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 11,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,373 miles

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,479 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,627 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 GXL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

HG05 GXL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HG05 GXL safe to buy?

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