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HG05 GXS

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,089 mi
Last recorded93,089 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,089 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside rear tyre approx 2.5mm tread

Nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,166 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front discs in poor condition

indicators slightly discoloured

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 89,166 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front discs in poor condition

indicators slightly discoloured

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,441 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,545 miles

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)

exhaust deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,328 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2013 65,328 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,450 miles

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 12 Apr 2011 45,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,800 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,920 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 GXS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

HG05 GXS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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