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HG05 GXU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,505 mi
Last recorded77,505 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,505 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 77,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 72,139 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,491 miles

Exhaust rear box and pipe

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,130 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Apr 2018 59,130 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,901 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,016 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

moisture in o/s head light, output poor

Fail 8 Apr 2016 49,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

moisture in o/s head light, output poor

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,027 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)

n/s/r rear tyre perished outer side wall

Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,116 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 39,116 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 34,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,091 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 29,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,643 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,546 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 15,358 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 15,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 10,220 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 GXU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GXU, 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 GXU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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