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HG05 LWR

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,161 mi
Last recorded72,161 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 LWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 72,161 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer casing corrored

Pass 9 May 2016 63,683 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,908 miles

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 8 May 2014 46,411 miles

rear exhaust outer skin rusting away

Pass 14 May 2013 43,482 miles

rear exhaust outer skin rusting away

Fail 14 May 2013 43,478 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust outer skin rusting away

Pass 8 May 2012 40,118 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)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls front tyres worn on outer edges

rear exhaust outer skin rusting

Pass 3 May 2011 35,804 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 35,801 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,637 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 32,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 30,476 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,311 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 LWR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

HG05 LWR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is HG05 LWR safe to buy?

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