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HG05 LXC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,878 mi
Last recorded59,878 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 49,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,964 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 32,653 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in

all four tyres perished on side walls

Fail 18 May 2016 32,645 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in

all four tyres perished on side walls

Pass 19 May 2015 28,359 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 24,358 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 20,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,085 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 14,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 9,532 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 7,554 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 LXC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

HG05 LXC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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