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HG05 RNJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,629 mi
Last recorded46,629 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 RNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 46,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 44,203 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,669 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 40,451 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 38,182 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 35,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 7 Feb 2017 35,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 33,543 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 31,624 miles

o s front tyre perished and scuffed

Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2013 25,317 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

both side repeaters fading

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,013 miles

os wiper split

Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,338 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 15,134 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,489 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 8,390 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 RNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 RNJ, 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 RNJ registered?

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

Is HG05 RNJ safe to buy?

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