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HG05 HZJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

65,332 mi
Last recorded65,332 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 HZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 65,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,665 miles

centre rear brake light not working

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2017 60,573 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre rear brake light not working

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,705 miles

front bumper damaged n/s corner detached

gearbox roll restrictor bracket distorted and contacting with mount

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn severely on inner and outer areas of tread, advise replacement

o/s/f headlamp damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2016 56,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged n/s corner detached

gearbox roll restrictor bracket distorted and contacting with mount

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn severely on inner and outer areas of tread, advise replacement

o/s/f headlamp damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,637 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 45,364 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 45,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both rear tyres have nails

both registration plate lamps lenses are missing

nearside front tyre has deep cut to sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside rear registration plate lamp lense missing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 40,343 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside rear registration plate lamp lense missing

Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,756 miles

auto transsmission ?

damage osr door

osf head lamp pattern poor untill water clears

osr tyre wall damage inner tyre perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2012 34,756 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

auto transsmission ?

damage osr door

osf head lamp pattern poor untill water clears

osr tyre wall damage inner tyre perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,755 miles

condensation in offside front light unit

Fail 12 Apr 2011 29,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

condensation in offside front light unit

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,036 miles

all tyres cracking

condensation in offside front headlight

high level brake light inop

Fail 8 Apr 2010 25,036 miles

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

all tyres cracking

condensation in offside front headlight

high level brake light inop

Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,264 miles

driver's side headlamp has condensation build up

Fail 28 Apr 2009 19,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

driver's side headlamp has condensation build up

Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,684 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 HZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HZJ, 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 HZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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