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HG05 RLU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,661 mi
Last recorded95,661 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 RLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn !!! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly rough movement in top suspention mount (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine managment light on

rear exhaugst box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,443 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 73,443 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 56,158 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management( MIL )light on ?

Fail 5 May 2015 56,155 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management( MIL )light on ?

offside front inner wheel arch plastic trim fouling on tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,256 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,995 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 28,973 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,125 miles

Off side rear bump stop rubber missing.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 20,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side rear bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 5 May 2011 15,839 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 15,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,600 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,114 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 12,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 9,342 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 RLU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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