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HG05 JVU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,085 mi
Last recorded28,085 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 20/11 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 19/11 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 27,800 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,226 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 26,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,325 miles

Rear some corrosion rear silencer

Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,592 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2014 23,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,594 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 22,562 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 29 May 2012 21,399 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear section corroding

Pass 24 May 2011 19,909 miles

offside rear & both front tyre walls perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 18,261 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,187 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,966 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 JVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

HG05 JVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is HG05 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 JVU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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