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HG05 RLX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,026 mi
Last recorded90,026 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,026 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 90,026 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,062 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,222 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 83,222 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer strap broken (7.1.1)

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

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)

center & rear exhaust silencers corroded & deteriated

Fail 7 Aug 2015 74,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,906 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 67,982 miles

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2014 67,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 58,599 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres close to wear markers

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,512 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 RLX 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 68.8%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

HG05 RLX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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